Butler, Donald Trump and assassination
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President Trump reflects on the one-year anniversary of the Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt that left one dead and two wounded, nearly claiming his own life
A year ago today, I stood in a massive crowd and watched as an attempted assassin opened fire on then-candidate Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Trump acknowledged the targeted risk of being president on the one-year anniversary of the assassination attempt against him in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The iconic image from the assassination attempt captures the key themes of Trump’s presidency: victimhood, strength, defiance.
Butler' author Salena Zito recounts witnessing the assassination attempt on President Trump, and his belief that God played a role in saving his life.
On the first anniversary of the Butler rally shooting, Donald Trump and his allies reflect on the near-fatal attack that altered the 2024 race. Friends and advisers say Trump believes divine intervention spared his life and fueled a deeper sense of purpose.