Trump Butler Anniversary

Trump reflects on the second anniversary of the Butler, Pa., assassination attempt.

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Trump reflects on two-year anniversary of Butler assassination attempt: ‘God was with me’

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On July 13, 2026, President Donald Trump marked the second anniversary of the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt at his Butler, Pennsylvania, rally, saying “God was with me” after a bullet grazed his upper right ear. The gunman, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, fired from a nearby roof before a Secret Service sniper killed him. Rally attendee Corey Comperatore was killed while protecting his family, and two other attendees were wounded. Trump also pointed to security failures around an empty building as watchdog scrutiny of the Secret Service response continued.

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Trump’s survival after the Butler shooting stands as a defining moment that should not be forgotten. His defiance and recovery are presented as proof of providence, resilience, and an American capacity for comeback.

Continuing DangerLeans Right

The threat surrounding Trump did not end with the Butler assassination attempt. Continued threats, political violence, and unresolved security failures mean the danger remains serious and presidential protection deserves sustained scrutiny.