Members of the United States Secret Service help Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump off-stage moments after a bullet from an attempted assassin hit his ear during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, United States.
The assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and the media coverage that followed, is believed to have marked a turning point in the presidential campaign. The incident, and its media coverage, amplified existing political polarization and arguably contributed to a shift in the tone and direction of the campaign.
But it also sparked a broader debate about political violence and its implications for American democracy.
Shortly after the shot was fired, the 2024 Republican presidential nominee defiantly shouted “Fight, fight, fight!” as he was escorted off the stage. Against Trump’s combative performance in the aftermath, this image, captured seconds later, presents a rare and candid moment of fragility in a campaign that focused on vitality and strength.
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