Hours after Donald Trump was reportedly shot in the ear at a Pennsylvania rally, a meme of 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’ album cover featuring Trump’s head on the rapper’s body started making the rounds.
Donald Trump appeared to be a victim of an assassination attempt during his rally speech. 50 Cent, always quick to comment on current topics, hopped on Instagram and shared his thoughts on the incident, writing, “I know the vibes. We are all in trouble now.” The post was accompanied by the now-viral photo of Trump’s fist in the air and blood coming from his ear. Former First Lady Melania Trump also thanked law enforcement for their intervention. As she wrote on social media, “When I watched that violent bullet strike my husband, Donald, I realized my life, and Barron’s life, were on the brink of devastating change. I am grateful to the brave secret service agents and law enforcement officials who risked their own lives to protect my husband.
Meanwhile, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) identified the shooter as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, a registered Republican. Crooks, a resident of nearby Bethel County, was shot and killed by Secret Service agents just moments after he fired into the crowd.