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Trump's Election Odds Surge to 70% After Surviving Assassination Attempt in Butler, PA

Jul 13, 2024, 11:28 PM

Former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot in the ear, leading to a significant surge in his odds of winning the 2024 U.S. Presidential election. Betting markets such as PredictIt and Polymarket saw Trump's chances rise from around 60% to as high as 70%. The incident also caused a notable reaction in the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin and Trump-themed memecoins like $TRUMP, MAGAMemecoin, and $TREMP experiencing substantial gains. The $TRUMP memecoin surged over 50%, while Bitcoin saw a 5% increase. The attempted shooting, which left Trump with blood on his face, has dramatically shifted political and financial landscapes.