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Ivanka Trump Reflects on Father's July Assassination Attempt

4/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ivanka Trump, daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, discussed the July 2024 assassination attempt on her father during an April 9 podcast, recalling learning of the shooting in Bedminster, New Jersey.
She said she felt confident he would survive and expressed gratitude for his safety, emphasizing value of life.
She described her emotional response and the difficulty in forgiving Thomas Crooks, killed by Secret Service, urging positivity despite trauma.

History

Historical Context

On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot by John Hinckley Jr. outside the Washington Hilton, motivated by an obsession with actress Jodie Foster. The attack left Reagan hospitalized for 69 days and injured three others, including press secretary James Brady, who later became a gun control advocate. This incident intensified discussions on presidential security and the societal impact of violence against political figures.

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Story summary

Ivanka Trump, daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, discussed the July 2024 assassination attempt on her father during an April 9 podcast, recalling learning of the shooting in Bedminster, New Jersey.
She said she felt confident he would survive and expressed gratitude for his safety, emphasizing value of life.
She described her emotional response and the difficulty in forgiving Thomas Crooks, killed by Secret Service, urging positivity despite trauma.

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