Trump Rushed Offstage By Secret Service After Possible Assassination Attempt In Reno
While holding a rally in Reno, Nevada, Donald Trump was rushed offstage after Secret Service agents identified a threat.
Video of the incident reveals that the assailant was quickly beaten and subdued by men in the audience.
Sources say that the suspect was seen with a gun, which prompted the Secret Service and Trump supporters to take action. As of now, however, this has not been confirmed.
After the assailant was removed, Trump returned to the podium and continued the rally.
Here is video I took from the floor as Secret Service and SWAT subdued the man and then led him out. Apologies for the poor quality. pic.twitter.com/wrNbX39J4O
— Jose A. DelReal (@jdelreal) November 6, 2016
Man who Secret Service deemed a threat to Trump being held by armed officers in bathroom - Trump almost at airport pic.twitter.com/fElkbmlgK8
— John Santucci (@JTSantucci) November 6, 2016
@realVivaEuropa pic.twitter.com/xEck8FK6gH
— Viva Europa (@realVivaEuropa) November 6, 2016
This isn't the first time the real estate mogul has faced danger while campaigning. In March, a disgruntled man rushed the stage at Trump rally, prompting a swift response from Secret Service members. In another incident, a British man attempted to assassinate him.
Update 11/6: It appears that the suspect didn't attempt to assassinate Trump. He was apparently fumbling with a sign at which point someone in the audience shouted that he had a gun, prompting the takedown.