Donald Trump dodges phone thrown at him at convention in Indiana

US president, Donald Trump was lucky to avoid a mobile phone which was hurled at him as he took the stage to speak at a gun rally in Indiana. Watch it here.

Donald Trump dodged a mobile phone which had been hurled at him as he addressed a gun supporters’ rally. 

The Sun reports handset was seen being thrown from the crowd who gathered at a National Rifle Association conference.

As it hurtles through the air the US President notices it coming his way. It is understood the culprit was located and hauled away by secret service.

The incident brought back memories of former President George W. Bush having to duck to miss a shoe that was thrown at him during a press conference.

#BREAKING: A phone was thrown at @realDonaldTrump during his introduction at the @NRA convention.

The individual was swiftly arrested and the President continued with no problem. pic.twitter.com/EDcHwNgQl7

— Bradley Brewer (@realBradBrewer) April 26, 2019

A man throws a shoe at President George W. Bush during a news conference with Iraq Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Baghdad. Picture: APSource:AP

At the meeting Mr Trump vowed to fight for gun rights and implored members of the group struggling to maintain its influence to rally behind his re-election bid.