Trump’s children decry ‘political violence’ after former president shot at Pennsylvania rally

Donald Trump’s children have come forward to decry political violence after their father was struck in the ear by a bullet during a rally speech in Pennsylvania, calling him a “fighter.”

“Thank you for your love and prayers for my father and for the other victims of today’s senseless violence in Butler, Pennsylvania,” Ivanka Trump posted on X a few hours after the incident.

“I am grateful to the Secret Service and all the other law enforcement officers for their quick and decisive actions today. I continue to pray for our country.”

She added: “I love you Dad, today and always.”

The former president began his Saturday evening rally like any other — but it was interrupted just minutes in by bullets whizzing through the air. Trump dropped behind a podium andSecret Service agents rushed to the stage.

Moments later, agents hoisted up Trump — who pumped his fist in the air as blood dripped down his right ear — and rushed him off the stage.

The Secret Service later confirmed that the former president was “safe” while his campaign said he was getting “checked on” at a local medical facility.

One attendee was killed in the shooting and two others left critically injured, authorities said.

The victims are yet to be publicly identified but Lt Col George Bivens of the Pennsylvania State Police confirmed that all three were adult men.

The gunman, identified by the FBI as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot and killed by Secret Service at the scene.

Following the shooting, both Ivanka and Tiffany Trump expressed gratitude for the support their family had received in lengthy social media posts.

“The outpouring of love and support for my dad is deeply appreciated. Thank you God for keeping my father alive,” Tiffany Trump posted on X.