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Before the US election, Donald Trump is portraying the fearless leader and is using the stage on which he was shot – with prominent help.
Butler (Pennsylvania) – A few weeks before the US election, the election campaign in the USA is in full swing. Donald Trump will spend Saturday in the hotly contested swing state of Pennsylvania. The ex-president is planning another appearance in the small town of Butler – the same place where he was shot on July 13, 2024. Trump’s campaign is promoting his return with a photo that shows the Republican candidate with a bloodied cheek and a raised fist. “I’m coming back to Butler!” is written in capital letters next to Trump’s photo.
The rally will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024. With his appearance, Donald Trump wanted to remember the man who was killed in the attack and the two people who were injured. The ex-president also wanted to thank the security forces for their efforts.
Donald Trump uses attack in Butler to campaign before US election
An assassin opened fire on Donald Trump in the small town of Butler in July. A bullet hit the Republican candidate in the right ear. The perpetrator was then shot by security forces. Since then, Trump has used the attack on his life to campaign before the US election. According to Trump, he “took a bullet for democracy,” according to Trump’s interpretation of the events.
After the assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, another incident occurred shortly afterwards in Florida. The 78-year-old escaped another assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s golf course in the US state of Florida. A man was hiding in the bushes with an assault rifle. Secret Service agents spotted the man and opened fire. The perpetrator fled, but was arrested shortly afterwards.
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View photo seriesElon Musk accompanies Donald Trump to Butler
In his second appearance in Butler on Saturday, Donald Trump can apparently rely on prominent support. Elon Musk announced on X (formerly Twitter) to accompany Trump. “I will be there and support them,” wrote the multi-billionaire. Musk had already assured Trump of his support for the US election shortly after the attack. In August of this year, Musk conducted a glitchy interview with Trump on X. The founder of the space company SpaceX also never misses an opportunity to criticize the Democratic candidate for the US election, Kamala Harris.
In return, Trump promised the tech billionaire a role in his government if he won the US election. Musk should then lead a new government commission for efficiency.
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Kamala Harris knapp vor Donald Trump im Swing State Pennsylvania
The highest security level applies to the small town of Bulter before Donald Trump’s return visit. The Secret Service confirmed to the New York Times that the measures would be significantly increased compared to Trump’s last appearance in Pennsyvlania. The state is considered one of the toughest swing states for the upcoming presidential election on November 5th. Current polls for the US election in the swing states currently see Harris just ahead of Trump. (dil)
