Trump assassination attempt

Trial begins for man accused of trying to assassinate Trump, spotlighting US political violence

Ryan Routh, 59, has pleaded not guilty to five federal charges, including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.

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Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania after an assassination attempt by Thomas Matthew Crooks.
Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania after an assassination attempt by Thomas Matthew Crooks.

Secret Service botched operation to stop Trump assassination attempt, Senate c'mttee says

The bipartisan Senate committee called for stronger disciplinary actions for the agents present at the July campaign rally in Butler, where Trump was targeted.

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Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks on Day 4 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 18, 2024.

Iran nearly succeeded assassinating Mike Pompeo in Europe in 2022, new book reveals - report

The book reveals that then-presidential candidate Donald Trump and his campaign were informed by intel that the Islamic Republic recruited hit men against them who were on US soil at the time.

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Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump is assisted by the Secret Service after gunfire rang out during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, US, July 13, 2024.

Trump replaces Obama portrait with painting of assassination attempt

Trump replaced Obama's portrait with one of himself surviving an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, while Obama's portrait was relocated.

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Iran gave secret assurances to US it wouldn't target Trump, WSJ report

The US charged an Iranian man last week in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN, REUTERS
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump adjusts the microphone as he meets with House Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., November 13, 2024.

Did assassination attempt help Trump to victory in the US Election? - opinion

An assassination attempt on Trump in Pennsylvania nearly altered the course of history. Instead, it might have won him the election.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024ByALEX WINSTON
Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania after an assassination attempt by Thomas Matthew Crooks.

Crazy campaign plus catastrophic candidates equals surprisingly normal results - opinion

Sometimes, in the insane world of American politics, a three-ring circus produces the most predictable and boring results.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024ByGIL TROY
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump attends his campaign rally at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, US, November 1, 2024.

Suspected Trump assassination plotter has criminal history, ties to Ukraine war

Phone records suggest the suspect may have been lying in wait for nearly 12 hours, camped out with a rifle and food, according to a criminal complaint filed on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024ByREUTERS
Ryan W. Routh, suspected of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, appears in federal court where he was charged with two gun-related crimes in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. September 16, 2024 in a courtroom sketch.

Suspect in Donald Trump assassination attempt may have been 'politically motivated' ADL says

According to the ADL, by January 2024, Routh backed  Trump's rival Vivek Ramaswamy and called for Nikki Hailey to join the campaign. 

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump reacts in the spin room, on the day of his debate with Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, September 10, 2024.

Biden vows to invest in Trump's safety after assassination attempt

"I am relieved that the former President is unharmed," Biden wrote.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024ByKESHET NEEV
U.S. President Joe Biden crosses the South Lawn after exiting Marine One at the White House in Washington, U.S., September 14, 2024. Biden spent the night in Wilmington, Delaware.

US arrests man with alleged Iran ties for plotting to assassinate Trump

The goal of Merchant's plot was to target those in the US who were " hurting Pakistan and the world, [the] Muslim world."

AUGUST 6, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump walks during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 15, 2024.

Bill Maher’s misstep on faith and commentary - opinion

As a Bill Maher fan, I respect his truth-seeking, but his recent monologue on the Trump assassination attempt and religious language missed the mark.

JULY 31, 2024ByHAYIM LEITER
BILL MAHER arrives at the ‘Vanity Fair’ party during the 94th Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, in 2022. What we can all agree on is that we can’t explain how the world works, says the writer.

Trump rally gunman flew drone to scope out event site

Thomas Matthew Crooks, who tried to assassinate Trump, used a drone to scout the rally site, later firing from a rooftop, killing one and injuring two.

JULY 26, 2024ByMARGAUX JUBIN
Aerial photograph taken 10 minutes prior to an attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

New video of aftermath of Trump assassination attempt shows body on roof

Crooks was able to crawl across the roof overlooking Trump's rally and fire eight bullets from a semi-automatic rifle before he was fatally shot by a Secret Service sniper.

JULY 24, 2024ByREUTERS
A police officer stands near the body of 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, who is identified as the gunman in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally, in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 13, 2024 in this still image taken from bodycam video.

US Secret Service chief resigns following Trump assassination attempt - report

Kimberly Cheatle resigned after failing to prevent an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally.

JULY 23, 2024ByREUTERS
US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle exits after testifying before a House of Representatives Oversight Committee hearing on the security lapses that allowed an attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, July 22, 2024.