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Trump embraces assassination attempt narratives during campaign rallies


Former President Donald Trump is capitalizing on surviving an assassination attempt during his third White House bid, using it as a symbol of perseverance and fighting spirit. Trump was shot in the ear in Butler, Pennsylvania, by gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks, but quickly returned to deliver a speech. The rally planned in Butler is meant to be a triumphant moment for Trump, similar to former President Theodore Roosevelt’s response to being shot in 1912, although it is historically rare for surviving an assassination attempt to offer political benefits.

Trump’s narrative around the shooting emphasizes strength and portrays him as a victim of a larger plot by his adversaries. He frequently mentions the shooting in his public appearances, using the imagery to connect with his supporters and rally them around his campaign. While Trump has blamed Democrats for the assassination plots against him, there is no public evidence to support this claim.

Despite his focus on the shooting, historical evidence suggests that surviving an assassination attempt does not significantly impact a candidate’s political trajectory. Past presidents who have survived such attempts have not seen a lasting effect on their political fortunes. With the upcoming election, other factors besides the assassination attempt will likely determine the outcome. Nevertheless, Trump’s supporters view the shooting as part of a pattern of persecution against him, and his return to Butler is anticipated as a moment of inspiration and patriotism for them.

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