As of this writing, there's little to say about the assassination attempt against the former president other than thank God he's reportedly okay and deep condolences to anyone at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania who may have suffered serious injuries.

During a campaign rally on Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, video footage shows Donald Trump being struck by something — a bullet — while shots ring in the background and Secret Service agents huddle to protect the former president. He was ultimately carried off stage while pumping his fist into the air.

As this relates to the election — it certainly does — this was predictable. […]