The released recordings of 911 calls from the near-miss assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania depict the chaos and panic that ensued. The calls captured screams of panic from rally attendees who witnessed the shooting by Thomas Matthew Crooks, which killed one person and injured two others. Trump’s right ear was bloodied in the incident before Secret Service agents rushed him off stage. Subsequent investigations into the Secret Service’s handling of the event revealed systemic lapses and breakdowns in their planning and communication. Following the incident, there was a second apparent assassination attempt on Trump in Florida, and he later returned to hold another rally at the same venue under heightened security. The recordings of the 911 calls were released as part of a legal settlement after initial denials of public records requests by the county. The calls captured various callers reporting the shooting and seeking assistance for loved ones at the rally. The media outlets sued for the recordings citing the public interest in understanding the significance of the assassination attempt. The recordings provide a harrowing account of the events that unfolded during the rally, shedding light on the fear and confusion experienced by those present at the scene.
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