assassination attempt

Q&A: He’s an expert on political violence. He warns of a rise in ‘violent populism’
October 30, 2024
America is restless, armed, divided and angry.Days away from one of the most defining elections in its history, the nation faces the growing specter of political violence. Donald Trump...
Opinion: The rhetoric of Harris and Biden isn’t what’s sparking political violence. Here’s why
September 16, 2024
Another unwell person sought to kill Donald Trump, according to the FBI and other officials. We should all be grateful that no one was hurt, and that the Secret...
‘Pop, pop, pop, pop’: Trump and golfing partner recount the latest assassination attempt to Hannity
September 16, 2024
Fox News’ Sean Hannity spoke with former President Trump in the aftermath of the second assassination attempt on Trump on Sunday and said the former president heard the “pop”...
Trump is safe after apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf course, FBI says
September 15, 2024
A man was taken into custody Sunday after attempting to assassinate former President Trump as he golfed at his course in West Palm Beach, Fla., according to law enforcement...
From international allies, quiet relief and public praise as Biden quits race
July 22, 2024
BERLIN —  Not so long ago, the leaders of major democracies generally refrained from political commentary of the sort that could be seen as meddling in one another’s domestic affairs.But...
Trump describes assassination attempt during RNC speech
July 19, 2024
MILWAUKEE —  Former President Trump said Thursday that divine providence saved him from being killed by an assassin in his first public remarks since he was injured by a gunman’s...
U.S. tells world leaders it will emerge stronger after Trump assassination attempt
July 17, 2024
WASHINGTON —  The Biden administration is putting out messages worldwide to tell friends and foes that the U.S. will emerge stronger from the assassination attempt on presidential candidate Donald Trump.Hoping...
Opinion: This is a turning point in Trump’s political life. What will he make of it?
July 17, 2024
Not since President George W. Bush ascended the rubble of 9/11 and grabbed his famous bullhorn has any president or national political figure had a chance to unify the...
Republican convention kicks off amid heightened security
July 15, 2024
MILWAUKEE —  Jeff Burns was excited about attending his first in-person Republican National Convention, spending time with fellow conservatives — a rarity for a Bay Area GOP voter — and...
As FBI investigates assassination attempt on Trump, details emerge of chaotic scene
July 14, 2024
BUTLER, Pa. —  As the FBI continues to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Trump, more details are emerging about the shooting at a Pennsylvania rally that left one...
Bloodied, defiant Trump with raised fist: An enduring image that likely will fuel his campaign
July 14, 2024
Former President Trump was blanketed by Secret Service agents, blood on his ear, when he raised his fist and appeared to say “fight” three times, creating what is likely...
How could a gunman get close enough to nearly assassinate a former president?
July 14, 2024
The attempt to assassinate former President Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday raised questions about security protocols and how a gunman could open fire so close...