The rally had felt electric from the very beginning.
Thousands of supporters packed tightly into the outdoor venue waving flags, holding signs, and recording every moment on their phones as Donald Trump stepped onto the stage under roaring applause.
Music blasted through giant speakers.
Cameras flashed nonstop.
And for nearly an hour, the atmosphere felt more like a massive concert than a political event.
Trump appeared energized, joking with the crowd and pointing toward supporters near the front rows while Secret Service agents watched carefully from every corner of the venue.
Then everything changed in a single second.
