Reports detail assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania
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New informationRepeats or wire copies
What happened
On July 13, 2024, Thomas Crooks attempted to assassinate Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Crooks fired eight shots at Trump with a rifle from a nearby rooftop before being killed by a Secret Service sniper. The attack also resulted in the deaths of Jim Copenhaver and Corey Comperatore, who was a local firefighter.
From 4029tv.com, jpost.com
Why it matters
Attorney-General Todd Blanche stated that new information regarding the shooter's background and history was available during a press briefing. Trump claimed the attack was a 'Democratic plot' intended to remove him from election.
From jpost.com
Who's involved
- Donald TrumpTarget of the assassination attempt
- Thomas CrooksAttempted assassin who fired at President Trump
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- PennsylvaniaSpeculative
The state of Pennsylvania might face increased operational security costs due to the high-profile nature of the attack.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Gunman Thomas Crooks attacked Donald Trump during a rally on September 25, 2026.Sub-event
- A package shipment incident occurred on September 15, 2026, involving the names of Donald Trump, Thomas Crooks, and Bob Dole, linked to an attempted assassination.Sub-event
Thomas Crooks attempted to assassinate Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.1 source
Trump and Thomas Crooks were involved in a failed assassination attempt at a rally.1 source
- Corey Comperatore died during an assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Western Pennsylvania, leading to a memorial event.Sub-event
- A deadly explosion occurred at a steel plant, linked to mass shooting coverage, amidst an assassination attempt in Butler County, Pennsylvania.Sub-event
Thomas Crooks opened fire on Donald Trump in Butler on June 7, 2026.1 source
Assassination attempt on Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania.1 source
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The entities involved
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Pennsylvania
state of the United States of America
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Thomas Crooks
American football player and coach
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- 4029tv.com
- katv.com
- nypost.com
- nypost.com
- wfmd.com
- jpost.com
- politicalwire.com
- rawstory.com
- newsweek.com
- rawstory.com
- townhall.com
- wcbm.com
- theepochtimes.com
- nypost.com
- redstate.com
- dailymail.com
- nypost.com
- newsweek.com
- hindustantimes.com
- rawstory.com
- attackofthefanboy.com
- independentsentinel.com
- foxnews.com
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- independent.co.uk
- rawstory.com
- ibtimes.co.uk
- townhall.com
- wcbm.com
- townhall.com
- kiwiblog.co.nz
- naturalnews.com
- sott.net
- butlereagle.com
- wpxi.com
- wtae.com
- koat.com
- indiatimes.com
- aninews.in
- iheart.com
- athens-times.com
- staradvertiser.com
- breitbart.com
- westhawaiitoday.com
- ksl.com
- 933thedrive.com
- foxnews.com
- cbc.ca
- sott.net
- legitgov.org
- rnz.co.nz
- skynews.com.au
- theepochtimes.com
- jpost.com
- odt.co.nz
- hindustantimes.com
- arabnews.com
- internazionale.it
- indiatimes.com
- independent.co.uk
- heraldglobe.com
- ynetnews.com