Trump`s assassination attempt witnessed not one but two narrow escapes
Date
7/15/2024 7:40:42 AM
(MENAFN) When Americans hear "Fort Sumter," they immediately think of the site where the Civil War began in 1861. By the end of that conflict, between 752,000 and 851,000 soldiers had lost their lives, accounting for about 2 percent of the United States population at the time. Without the Civil War, Fort Sumter might have remained just another historical landmark, but its legacy is forever tied to this pivotal moment in history.
Similarly, the small town of Butler, Pennsylvania, which has a population of fewer than 14,000, may have narrowly avoided gaining its own grim notoriety. It was during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show—a venue akin to an agricultural amusement park—that former President Donald Trump came perilously close to death. One of the bullets fired by would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks grazed Trump's right ear, while others tragically resulted in serious injuries and even death among audience members.
Crooks, who was ultimately killed by security personnel, used an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle—a powerful weapon that is alarmingly accessible in the United States but would likely be restricted in more sensibly governed countries. The attack was particularly alarming given that Crooks fired from a rooftop just 120 to 150 meters away from Trump’s elevated speaking platform, demonstrating how close he was to achieving his deadly goal.
This incident not only highlights the dangers facing political figures but also raises significant questions about gun accessibility and public safety in America. As the nation grapples with its history and the implications of such violence, the events in Butler may become a defining moment in the ongoing conversation about political threats and the measures needed to protect public figures.
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