‘It sounded like July 4 pops’: Witnesses recount chaos at Trump rally

Former US President Donald Trump’s election campaign rally took an unexpected turn when a series of popping sounds caused the crowd of thousands to seek cover in a panic. The Secret Service agents acted swiftly to ensure the safety of the 78-year-old Republican, inadvertently knocking over the lectern bearing his name in their haste. As the agents helped Trump regain his footing, they quickly guided him towards his waiting motorcade.