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Trump's Campaign Intensifies After Assassination Attempt

7/14/2025

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On July 13, 2024, an assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, shook his campaign to its core. In response, Trump swiftly appointed JD Vance as his vice presidential running mate and ramped up his campaign efforts. The harrowing event ignited his supporters, with the rallying cry "fight, fight, fight!" embodying their unwavering spirit and resolve.

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On July 13, 2024, an assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, shook his campaign to its core. In response, Trump swiftly appointed JD Vance as his vice presidential running mate and ramped up his campaign efforts. The harrowing event ignited his supporters, with the rallying cry "fight, fight, fight!" embodying their unwavering spirit and resolve.