
The Assassination Attempt Against Trump
Published on July 14, 2024
Former President Donald Trump was hustled off the stage with a bloodied face after a bullet pierced his ear during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. Authorities are now investigating what they’ve called an assassination attempt. The attack marked the first shooting of a U.S. president or presidential candidate since President Ronald Reagan survived an assassination attempt in 1981. Here’s a timeline of what happened at the shooting that led to the death of one rally-goer, with two more sustaining serious injuries. 6:02 p.m. —Trump Takes the Stage Former President Trump takes to the stage to the tune of “God Bless the USA,” waving to the crowd under the scorching sun....
