In the wake of an assassination attempt on the former President during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the price of the largest Trump-themed memecoin, MAGA, experienced a significant increase
The price of the largest Donald Trump memecoin, MAGA (TRUMP), increased by over 30% in response to an assassination attempt on the former President during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
DexScreener data indicates that the MAGA memecoin (TRUMP) experienced a rapid increase in price from $6.31 to $10.36 immediately following the assassination attempt, resulting in a total market capitalization increase from $293 million to $469 million in less than 30 minutes.
Several shots were fired from an unknown direction in the audience while Trump was speaking on stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Trump clutched his ear as shots rang out and fell to the ground as his security detail raced to his aid.
Trump was observed raising his fist and swearing at the audience as his security detail escorted him off stage.
According to an official spokesperson from Trump’s campaign, the former President was “fine” following the incident and informed the Associated Press that he was receiving medical treatment at a local facility.