Trump Returns to Site of Assassination Attempt in Pennsylvania

Former President Donald Trump is holding a presidential campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, today. The event is being held at the site of the July 13 assassination attempt in which Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old man, used an AR-15 rifle in an attempt to kill Trump. Crooks fired at Trump from less than 150 yards while Trump was delivering a campaign speech.

Corey Comperatore of Sarver, Pennsylvania, was killed by Crooks during the attempt, and two other victims were critically injured. During the assassination attempt, Trump sustained a minor wound to his ear, and shouted, “Fight! Fight! Fight!” as U.S. Secret Service agents rushed to surround him on stage.

Many notable guests are attending today’s rally. Elon Musk, who announced on Thursday he would make an appearance in support of Trump, stated on X earlier today that he was traveling to Butler.

The New American will have an in-depth article on Sunday covering Trump’s speech at the rally.