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Trump Survives Assassination Attempt by Millimeters, Secret Service Under Scrutiny

Jul 14, 2024, 11:00 PM

Former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The gunman, whose motive remains a mystery, acted alone, according to investigators. The incident has raised significant concerns about political violence. The Secret Service is facing scrutiny and its director has been called to testify before the House. Trump attributed his survival to divine intervention and has called for national unity. The bullet came just millimeters from ending Trump's life, and he was injured but remains defiant.