The 2024 attempts on Trump's life in Butler and at his Florida golf club

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1. July 2024

   Jul 14The Secret Service is investigating how a gunman who shot and injured Trump was able to get so close11 articles · 11 independent sources

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2. Jul 14– 15Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt57 articles · 18 independent sources

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3. Jul 14– 15A timeline of the assassination attempt on former President Trump47 articles · 28 independent sources

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4. Jul 14– 15Authorities hunt for clues, but motive of man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump remains elusive23 articles · 20 independent sources

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5. Jul 14What we know about the 20-year-old suspect in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump6 articles · 6 independent sources

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6. Jul 14– 18Trump shooter Thomas Crooks might have been battling undiagnosed mental illness: sources17 articles · 12 independent sources

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7. Jul 14– 15In a world of moving pictures, photographs capture indelible moments in Trump assassination attempt - The Daily Reporter8 articles · 8 independent sources

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8. Jul 14– 15Watch Live: Biden Gives Address Following Trump Shooting13 articles · 10 independent sources

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9. Jul 15– 16Attempted assassination of Donald Trump puts Secret Service into harsh spotlight9 articles · 7 independent sources

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10. Jul 15– 16Biden orders Secret Service protection for RFK Jr. after Trump shooting15 articles · 12 independent sources

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11. Jul 15– 18Why Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Must Step Down Immediately8 articles · 6 independent sources

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12. Jul 15– 16Misinformation and conspiracy theories swirl in wake of Trump assassination attempt5 articles · 5 independent sources

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13. Jul 15– 17Trump calls widow of Corey Comperatore, the man killed during assassination attempt6 articles · 5 independent sources

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14. Jul 16FBI and DHS warn of potential ‘follow-on or retaliatory attacks’ following Trump assassination attempt17 articles · 6 independent sources

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15. Jul 16– 21House Democrat calls for Secret Service director to resign after Trump rally shooting11 articles · 10 independent sources

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16. Jul 16Secret Service director: ‘the buck stops with me’ after Trump rally shooting7 articles · 5 independent sources

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17. Jul 16– 18House Oversight panel subpoenas Secret Service director after Trump assassination attempt31 articles · 23 independent sources

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18. Jul 17– 23Secret Service director to testify agency ‘failed’ during Trump shooting126 articles · 63 independent sources

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19. Jul 17'Of all the places': Deep red Butler, Pennsylvania, grapples with Trump assassination attempt6 articles · 6 independent sources

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20. Jul 17Secret Service ‘solely responsible’ for implementation and execution of security at the Trump rally site, director tells CNN6 articles · 6 independent sources

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21. Jul 17Trump shooter's parents called police hours before assassination attempt7 articles · 4 independent sources

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22. Jul 17Homeland Security inspector general investigates Secret Service handling of security at Trump rally19 articles · 18 independent sources

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23. Jul 18Republican Senators confront Secret Service director at RNC10 articles · 10 independent sources

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24. Jul 18'One screen, two movies': Conflicting conspiracy theories emerge from the Trump rally shooting | Nation/World News8 articles · 8 independent sources

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25. Jul 18Hundreds attend Corey Comperatore's vigil before visitation for man killed in Trump rally shooting8 articles · 2 independent sources

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26. Jul 19A solemn Trump recounts details of assassination attempt: 'I'm not supposed to be here'7 articles · 6 independent sources

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27. Jul 20– 21Gunman in Trump rally attack flew drone over rally site in advance of event, official says - The Daily Reporter27 articles · 22 independent sources

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28. Jul 20– 24Trump rally gunman flew a drone 200 yards from the stage hours before the event, FBI chief testifies41 articles · 23 independent sources

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29. Jul 20– 21The Secret Service acknowledges denying some past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security45 articles · 34 independent sources

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30. Jul 21Secret Service chief noted a 'zero fail mission.' After Trump rally, she's facing calls to resign14 articles · 14 independent sources

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31. Jul 22– 24Secret Service Director Cheatle resigns in aftermath of Trump rally shooting178 articles · 98 independent sources

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32. Jul 22Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas announces independent review of Trump assassination plot14 articles · 8 independent sources

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33. Jul 22Homeland Security secretary names independent panel to review Trump assassination attempt10 articles · 10 independent sources

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34. Jul 23– 25House votes to create a task force to investigate the Trump assassination attempt25 articles · 24 independent sources

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35. Jul 23GOP Rep. Nancy Mace to force a full House vote to impeach Secret Service Director Cheatle10 articles · 3 independent sources

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36. Jul 23– 24Officers left post to go look for Trump rally gunman before shooting, state police boss says15 articles · 13 independent sources

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37. Jul 24Trump rally gunman looked for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says51 articles · 30 independent sources

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38. Jul 24FBI chief to face questions over Trump assassination attempt as he returns to Capitol Hill26 articles · 17 independent sources

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39. Jul 24– 29Trump promises more outdoor rallies despite Secret Service warning after assassination attempt22 articles · 17 independent sources

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40. Jul 25– 27FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt68 articles · 41 independent sources

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41. Jul 25One of two people wounded in Trump shooting released from hospital17 articles · 6 independent sources

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42. Jul 25Secret Service repeatedly turned down police offer of drone help before Trump assassination bid: whistleblower8 articles · 8 independent sources

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43. Jul 26Trump to hold rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he survived assassination attempt8 articles · 5 independent sources

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44. Jul 26– 30Trump agrees to be interviewed as part of an investigation into his assassination attempt, FBI says86 articles · 57 independent sources

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45. Jul 26– 27Trump plans to return to Butler, Pennsylvania, to honor slain supporter and those injured during assassination attempt19 articles · 18 independent sources

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46. Jul 29– 30Johnson and Jeffries announce members to serve on bipartisan task force to investigate Trump assassination attempt9 articles · 8 independent sources

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47. Jul 29Law enforcement text messages show concerns were raised before Trump rally shooting6 articles · 6 independent sources

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48. Jul 30Acting Secret Service boss says he 'cannot defend' why roof in Trump rally shooting was not secured16 articles · 15 independent sources

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49. Jul 30Secret Service, FBI officials to testify about Trump assassination attempt in latest hearing38 articles · 20 independent sources

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50. Jul 30Social media account with extremist comments could be tied to Trump gunman, FBI says6 articles · 5 independent sources

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51. August 2024

    Aug 2Few Americans trust the Secret Service after a gunman nearly killed Trump, an AP-NORC poll finds16 articles · 16 independent sources

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52. Aug 8Trump assassination attempt bodycam footage showing officer confronting shooter to be released, police say5 articles · 4 independent sources

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53. Aug 15– 16Secret Service approves bulletproof glass to shield Trump at outdoor rallies24 articles · 15 independent sources

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54. Aug 15Secret Service agent at Trump event reportedly left post to breastfeed8 articles · 8 independent sources

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55. Aug 21– 22Trump holds first outdoor rally since assassination attempt17 articles · 17 independent sources

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56. Aug 21– 22Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at 1st outdoor rally since assassination attempt23 articles · 14 independent sources

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57. Aug 23Several Secret Service employees put on administrative duties following Trump assassination attempt6 articles · 6 independent sources

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58. Aug 23– 24Secret Service agents on leave over Trump assassination attempt: reports39 articles · 19 independent sources

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59. Aug 28– 29FBI releases photos of the gun used in Trump assassination attempt - Boston News, Weather, Sports9 articles · 9 independent sources

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60. Aug 28Gunman in Trump assassination attempt saw rally as 'target of opportunity,' FBI official says24 articles · 23 independent sources

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61. September 2024

    Sep 15– 16Trump is safe after shots fired in apparent 'attempted assassination' in Florida82 articles · 57 independent sources

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62. Sep 15– 16Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, FBI says91 articles · 52 independent sources

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63. Sep 15– 16Second Trump assassination attempt: This time, Secret Service did better11 articles · 10 independent sources

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64. Sep 16Suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt to make first court appearance5 articles · 4 independent sources

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65. Sep 16Joe Biden says Secret Service 'needs more help' after apparent Trump assassination attempt19 articles · 12 independent sources

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66. Sep 16The presidential campaign moves forward after another apparent attempt on Trump's life11 articles · 10 independent sources

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67. Sep 16– 20Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says52 articles · 34 independent sources

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68. Sep 16Bodycam video shows arrest of suspect in apparent Trump attempted assassination8 articles · 7 independent sources

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69. Sep 16– 17What we know about the suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt107 articles · 52 independent sources

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70. Sep 16Suspect in apparent assassination attempt of Trump charged in federal court - Boston News, Weather, Sports6 articles · 4 independent sources

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71. Sep 17– 18Trump holds first event since an apparent assassination attempt while Harris does a rare interview11 articles · 10 independent sources

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72. Sep 17Biden speaks with Trump after 2nd assassination attempt, condemns violence8 articles · 4 independent sources

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73. Sep 20House unanimously passes bill enhancing Trump’s Secret Service protection level after two attempted assassinations11 articles · 11 independent sources

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74. Sep 20Secret Service report details communication failures preceding July assassination attempt on Trump59 articles · 46 independent sources

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75. Sep 23Suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt allegedly wrote note of plans, feds say24 articles · 12 independent sources

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76. Sep 23– 25Trump officially announces October 5 return to Butler, Pennsylvania – location of first assassination attempt17 articles · 10 independent sources

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77. Sep 23Feds: Man accused in apparent assassination attempt wrote note indicating he intended to kill Trump24 articles · 22 independent sources

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78. Sep 23– 25Ryan Routh is charged with attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump43 articles · 22 independent sources

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79. Sep 23– 25Suspected Trump gunman charged with attempted assassination7 articles · 7 independent sources

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80. Sep 23Man suspected of apparent assassination attempt against Trump left a letter detailing his plans, prosecutors say7 articles · 7 independent sources

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81. Sep 23Trump accuses DOJ of 'mishandling and downplaying' second assassination plot6 articles · 6 independent sources

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82. Sep 24– 25Senate unanimously passes bill guaranteeing same level of Secret Service protection for Trump, Biden and Harris9 articles · 8 independent sources

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83. Sep 25New report details stunning Secret Service leadership failures around first Trump assassination attempt6 articles · 6 independent sources

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84. Sep 25– 26Hearing on Trump assassination attempts says Pennsylvania failure was by Secret Service20 articles · 15 independent sources

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85. Sep 25Secret Service failures before Trump rally shooting were ‘preventable,’ Senate panel finds43 articles · 30 independent sources

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86. Sep 26House panel investigating Trump assassination attempts is holding its first hearing6 articles · 6 independent sources

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87. Sep 30Man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump in Florida pleads not guilty22 articles · 18 independent sources

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88. Sep 30Ryan Routh pleads not guilty to charges alleging attempted assassination of Donald Trump26 articles · 15 independent sources

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89. October 2024

    Oct 2Pennsylvania town grapples with Trump assassination attempt ahead of his return20 articles · 9 independent sources

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90. Oct 2– 7Trump and his faithful followers return to Butler, Pa., to energize the flock65 articles · 37 independent sources

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91. Oct 4– 7Musk to attend Trump rally at site of attempted assassination32 articles · 21 independent sources

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92. Oct 4Elon Musk to join Donald Trump during rally at site of 1st assassination attempt7 articles · 4 independent sources

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93. Oct 5– 6Trump returns to Pennsylvania for a rally at the site of assassination attempt41 articles · 32 independent sources

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94. Oct 17Panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’9 articles · 9 independent sources

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95. Oct 17'Without reform' to Secret Service 'another Butler can and will happen again': independent review7 articles · 4 independent sources

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96. Oct 21‘Stunning security failures’ led to assassination attempt at Trump rally, House report finds10 articles · 10 independent sources

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97. Oct 29Trump appointed judge Aileen Cannon refuses to recuse from attempted assassination case7 articles · 7 independent sources

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98. December 2024

    Dec 5Secret Service director vows overhaul as Congress presses him on Trump assassination attempt11 articles · 10 independent sources

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99. Dec 5Secret Service chief and Trump assassination task force member get into screaming match at final hearing5 articles · 5 independent sources

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100. Dec 11Attorneys for man accused in Trump assassination attempt seek lengthy trial delay6 articles · 6 independent sources

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101. Dec 18Florida charges Trump would-be assassin with attempted murder involving injured 6-year-old girl9 articles · 9 independent sources

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102. Dec 25– 26Trial of man accused in Trump assassination attempt in Florida pushed back to September19 articles · 16 independent sources

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103. April 2025

     Apr 10Florida brings charges against a man jailed on federal counts of trying to assassinate Trump7 articles · 7 independent sources

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104. July 2025

     Jul 10– 13Butler assassination attempt proved to be turning point for Trump11 articles · 8 independent sources

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105. Jul 10Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump wants to represent himself in Florida case10 articles · 6 independent sources

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106. Jul 10– 14Senate panel faults Secret Service over Trump shooting attempt13 articles · 11 independent sources

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107. Jul 10– 116 Secret Service agents suspended after Trump rally assassination attempt nearly a year ago43 articles · 25 independent sources

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108. Jul 12– 13One year after Trump assassination attempt, changes at Secret Service but questions remain17 articles · 12 independent sources

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109. Jul 24Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump can represent himself at trial, judge says - Boston News, Weather, Sports14 articles · 12 independent sources

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110. September 2025

     Sep 8– 11Ryan Routh trial for Trump assassination attempt begins21 articles · 12 independent sources

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111. Sep 22Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump rests own case8 articles · 8 independent sources

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112. Sep 22– 24Ryan Routh found guilty on all charges in attempted assassination of Donald Trump51 articles · 31 independent sources

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113. Sep 22– 23Man representing himself against charges of trying to kill Trump to give closing argument9 articles · 8 independent sources

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114. February 2026

     Feb 4– 5Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for attempted assassination of Trump42 articles · 21 independent sources

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115. July 2026

     Jul 1– 3Watchdog faults Secret Service for missing 102 radio calls during 2024 Trump shooting11 articles · 11 independent sources

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116. September 2026

     Sep 14– 16Chilling new details about Trump shooter Thomas Crooks revealed in bombshell FBI docs: emotionless since birth8 articles · 7 independent sources

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117. Sep 15– 16Trump claims Butler assassination attempt was a 'Democrat Plot' without showing evidence16 articles · 9 independent sources

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118. Sep 24– 25Man who was shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died72 articles · 52 independent sources

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