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Assassination Attempt on Trump Raises Alarm Over Political Violence

Former President Trump survives shooting at Pennsylvania rally, prompting heightened security and national calls for unity.

Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump is seen with blood on his face surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024.
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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Overview

  • Trump was grazed by a bullet while speaking at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
  • The gunman, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot dead by Secret Service agents.
  • One rally attendee was killed, and two others were injured during the incident.
  • Authorities are investigating Crooks' motives but believe he acted alone.
  • President Biden and other leaders condemned the violence and urged national unity.