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Trump's CT Scan Sparks Unexpected Support from Musk, Bezos

7/2/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Following a botched assassination attempt on July 13, 2024, President Trump sought a CT scan, convinced it would prove his mental sharpness. His insistence on viewing the scan's "film" raised eyebrows, yet it unexpectedly transformed the views of former rivals Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, who ultimately threw their support behind him.

History

Historical Context

In 1981, President Ronald Reagan survived an assassination attempt that led to significant changes in national security protocols, including a 300% increase in the Secret Service's budget for presidential protection. This legacy of heightened security continues today, as evidenced by Donald Trump's recent request for a CT scan following his own assassination attempts, reflecting ongoing concerns about the safety of U.S. leaders.

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Story summary

Following a botched assassination attempt on July 13, 2024, President Trump sought a CT scan, convinced it would prove his mental sharpness. His insistence on viewing the scan's "film" raised eyebrows, yet it unexpectedly transformed the views of former rivals Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, who ultimately threw their support behind him.

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