Here we are, living through another historical moment.

On Saturday, former president Donald Trump faced anassassination attemptwhen speaking at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

Trump said he, himself, was shot in the ear.

President Trump speaking at a rally in Butler, PA, surrounded by supporters holding signs and wearing "Make America Great Again" hats. Text details for donations and voting

2.The agents covered his body with their own.

3.Raising to his feet, Trump was quickly guided off the platform.

4.Agents shielded his head.

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5.Before making an exit, Trump raised a symbolic fist toward the crowd.

6.The former president was seen with blood on his face…

7….and ear.

10.Secret Service agents buzzed around the scene.

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11.After the rally, photos were taken of the quickly abandoned site.

12.And increased police presence were placed in front of Trump Tower.

13.Trump supporters lit candles outside of Trump Tower in New York.

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14.And many watched clips of the historical moment being played on news broadcasts across the nation.

Donald Trump is being closely surrounded by security

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Donald Trump, with a bleeding head wound, is supported by a woman and others at an event

Donald Trump, surrounded by Secret Service agents in suits, being helped off stage at an outdoor rally with supporters in the background

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Empty event grounds littered with plastic bottles and trash, with two empty folding chairs near portable toilets

Five police officers and a police dog stand outside Trump Tower, New York City, equipped with tactical gear and firearms

A woman holds a candle on a city street at night. Police officers and a dog stand in the background near a building with a large flag inside

A person watches a news report on TV about an incident at a President Trump campaign rally, showing a crowd and Trump on stage