Maine’s members of Congress wished former President Donald Trump well and lauded the Secret Service response after shots rang out at a campaign event Saturday.
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Onstage, Trump was startled by a loud whiz – and then, belatedly, a blast.
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Maine Republicans, delegates optimistic heading into national convention
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