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Trump rally attendees suffer severe eye pain after Tucson event

Trump rallygoers experience unexplained severe eye pain after Arizona event

Several Trump supporters reported experiencing severe eye pain and sought medical attention after attending a rally in Arizona. Mayra Rodriguez, seated on the right side of the stage behind the former president at Ronstadt Music Hall in Tucson on 12 September, described intense eye irritation upon leaving the venue after the nearly 80-minute speech.

Rodriguez, a former Planned Parenthood Director and vocal Republican, initially thought her symptoms were due to allergies. However, during her 90-minute drive back to Phoenix, the irritation worsened, prompting her to rush to the emergency room. Medical staff repeatedly asked if she had been sprayed with a substance, given her symptoms.

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Rodriguez reported severe pain and light sensitivity, requiring a cold cloth to alleviate the discomfort. Medical professionals could not diagnose the cause, but a doctor confirmed the injuries were not due to the venue’s lights. By Friday, Rodriguez was nearly blind, but her vision improved by the following Tuesday.

Two other attendees, a brother and sister who sat next to Rodriguez, experienced similar symptoms. The sister reported worsening symptoms, including eye watering, nasal congestion, facial flushing, and neck burning. Her brother described unbearable pain and severe eye redness.

The Secret Service stated they were unaware of any incident affecting rallygoers and confirmed there was no threat to Trump at the event, which attracted over 2,000 supporters. Rodriguez questioned why only the group on the right side of the stage was affected.

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This incident occurred just days before an alleged assassination attempt on Trump at his West Palm Beach, Florida golf course. Ryan Wesley Routh, armed with an AK-style rifle, approached within 300 to 500 yards of Trump but was intercepted by a Secret Service agent.

What Other Media Are Saying
  • Tribune reports that mysterious eye injuries at a Donald Trump rally in Tucson raise concerns, with attendees experiencing eye irritation and severe pain. (Read more)
  • 12News: Several Trump supporters who attended his Tucson rally experienced eye pain and blindness, sparking concerns about a possible chemical attack, with investigations ongoing. (Read more)
Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions asked about this news

What happened to Trump supporters at his Arizona rally?

Several Trump supporters reported severe eye irritation after sitting behind him.

Who is Mayra Rodriguez?

Mayra Rodriguez is a former Planned Parenthood Director and vocal Republican who experienced eye irritation after the rally.

Did medical personnel diagnose the cause of the eye injuries?

No, medical personnel were unable to determine the exact cause of the eye injuries.

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Were the venue’s lights responsible for the eye injuries?

No, a doctor explained that the venue’s lights did not cause the injuries.

Was there a security threat to Trump at the rally?

The Secret Service claimed there was no threat to Trump at the Arizona rally.

Jamie Cartwright

"Jamie is a keen traveler, writer, and (English) teacher. A few years after finishing school in the East Mids, UK, he went traveling around South America and Asia. Several teaching and writing jobs, he found himself at The Thaiger where he mostly covers international news and events. "

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