Former President Donald Trump was struck by a bullet during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, just before the Republican National Convention. The would-be assassin was killed by the Secret Service, and a rally-goer was killed in the attempt. Trump thanked his security detail and expressed condolences for the victim.
Key Points
Former President Trump was struck by a bullet at a rally in Pennsylvania
Assassin was killed by Secret Service agents
Rally-goer was killed and another wounded in the attempt
Trump thanked his security detail and expressed condolences for the victim
Pros
Secret Service acted swiftly to neutralize the threat and protect the former president
Trump survived the assassination attempt
Cons
Loss of life of a rally-goer
Traumatic experience for those present at the rally