At a September 12 rally in Tucson, 20 Trump supporters suffered burns and temporary blindness in what experts now suspect was an attack using a high-powered infrared laser. The victims, all seated near President Donald Trump on stage, experienced severe symptoms approximately 30 minutes after the rally began.
Pastor Eli Moreno and his wife, Francesca, were among those affected. Francesca, whose symptoms included facial swelling and blurred vision, required medical treatment. Other victims reported intense eye pain and skin burns, leading experts to believe that a laser attack was responsible.
Infrared lasers, which are invisible to the human eye, can cause burns similar to sunburns. Experts are considering this explanation due to the localized nature of the injuries, with only those seated near Trump being affected. The possibility of a chemical attack was initially suggested, but the precise symptoms point more toward a directed-energy weapon.
This incident follows two previous assassination attempts on President Trump and has raised concerns about the increasing threats against his campaign. Law enforcement officials are working to determine the exact cause of the attack, though the lack of visible evidence makes it difficult to trace.
With such incidents on the rise, Trump’s campaign team is likely to increase security measures to protect both the former president and his supporters.
