World leaders condemned the horrific attack that saw Trump miraculously escape death after an incredibly close shot missed his head – leaving him with only minor injury to his ear.

In his final act before being ushered from the stage surrounded by Secret Service agents, Trump raised his fist in the air defiantly, prompting the stunned rallygoers to chant "USA! USA!" Posting on his TruthSocial platform shortly after, he wrote:

"I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country."

Mr. Trump was referencing the attendees who suffered the hail of bullets along with him – one of whom was killed while two more were seriously injured. […]