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Tim Dillon Suggests Trump Admit Staged Assassination Attempt

4/12/2026

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Tim Dillon, comedian, urged that U.S. President Donald Trump should admit to staging the assassination attempt at an October 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Dillon said he would not judge Trump for such an act.
He proposed explaining the 'how' behind the staging in a special with Bari Weiss.
Dillon acknowledged the seriousness, noting a man was killed and others injured.
He added the discussion could intrigue the public.

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Tim Dillon, comedian, urged that U.S. President Donald Trump should admit to staging the assassination attempt at an October 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Dillon said he would not judge Trump for such an act.
He proposed explaining the 'how' behind the staging in a special with Bari Weiss.
Dillon acknowledged the seriousness, noting a man was killed and others injured.
He added the discussion could intrigue the public.