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’

Summary

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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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Providential Survival

Mostly Right

Trump lived through Butler because God was with him. The anniversary is a moment to remember his survival as an act of divine protection and personal strength.

Ongoing Threat

Mostly Right

Butler was not an isolated moment, because threats against Trump have continued since the shooting. Political violence, especially from the left, remains a serious danger that cannot be minimized.

Security Failure

Mostly Right

The assassination attempt exposed grave failures by the Secret Service. New findings about Butler show that the agency missed warning signs and failed in its basic duty to protect Trump.