Rapper 50 Cent has reacted to the apparent assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, who was shot in the ear during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident also left a person in the crowd and two others injured. The gunman, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, shot with a rifle from a roof outside the Secret Service perimeter and was shot dead shortly after opening fire.
In a dramatic turn of events captured on video, Trump was addressing his supporters when shots rang out. He grabbed his ear and crouched down as blood began to flow from the side of his head. Secret Service members quickly moved to shield him. Despite the injury, Trump stood up, raised his fists, and reassured his supporters of his well-being.
In a statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump thanked the United States Secret Service and law enforcement for their swift response to the shooting. He extended condolences to the families of the deceased rally attendee and the injured individual. Trump expressed disbelief at the act of violence and provided details of his own injury, a bullet that pierced his right ear.
Among those reacting to the shooting was rapper 50 Cent, who famously survived being shot nine times in 2000. 50 Cent posted on social media about the incident, noting his own trending status following the news. He shared a meme featuring Trump's head superimposed on the cover of his debut album 'Get Rich or Die Tryin' from 2003.
50 Cent has been a vocal critic of Trump, initially endorsing Hillary Clinton in 2016 and briefly supporting Trump in 2020 due to concerns over Joe Biden's tax plans. However, he ultimately switched his endorsement back to the Democratic candidate due to his strong disapproval of Trump.
These events have sparked widespread discussion and reactions across social media platforms, reflecting the ongoing political divisions and tensions in the United States.
