Trump removed from stage by Secret Service after loud noises startles former president, crowd

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Former President Donald Trump was rushed off stage after loud popping sounds rang out as he was speaking to supporters at Butler, Pa., near Pittsburgh.

Trump was removed from the site by Secret Service, with his fist raised, after the noises.

Trump reached for his ear when the noises happened. He appeared to have blood on his ear and cheek as he left the stage.

People began screaming as agents pushed Trump to the ground.

Secret Service removed reporters from the site, calling it "an  active crime scene."

The crowd is currently being evacuated.

President Joe Biden, who is in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, said, “No, when asked by reporters as he left church if he had been briefed by about the shooting at the Trump rally.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Trump removed from stage by Secret Service after loud noises startles former president, crowd