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It is a testament to the courage and fortitude of Donald Trump and his supporters that, on Saturday, tens of thousands returned to the scene of the first assassination attempt on the former president at Butler, Pa., to hear him speak.With questions still unanswered about why he was ever placed in harm’s way on July 13, Trump stood in the same place and spoke at the same time as he did when an assassin’s bullet came within a hair’s breadth of killing him on live television, but miraculously only clipped the top of his ear. (snip) Next, Meyn was questioned...

BUTLER, Pa. — For his supporters, Donald Trump’s triumphant return Saturday to the site where a would-be assassin’s bullet came within inches of ending his life perfectly encapsulated the grit and tenacity that has made the Republican presidential nominee a political savior in the eyes of millions. The small city of Butler before the shooting was just another one of the countless blue-collar communities across the nation that have abandoned Democrats in favor of Mr. Trump’s populist message.After the shooting, Butler is a symbol of Mr. Trump’s campaign — and more than that, his life.Mr. Trump used the dramatic backdrop...

BUTLER, Pennsylvania — Former President Donald Trump’s campaign estimates more than 105,000 people attended Trump’s return rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday — just a few months after the 45th president narrowly survived an assassination attempt. More than 105,000 supporters attended Trump’s return rally in Butler, a campaign aide told Breitbart News. Video footage of the October 5 event surfaced on social media, showcasing the massive crowd.

Former President Donald Trump’s running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, told the 60,000 supporters gathered in Butler, Pennsylvania, at the site of the first assassination attempt against the Republican presidential candidate that God “has a plan for the United States.” During his 17-minute speech, Vance hailed rallygoers who returned to the farm show grounds on Saturday, where nearly three months earlier a 20-year-old would-be assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, climbed on top of a building about 130 yards away and opened fire, piercing the upper part of Trump’s right ear. The shooter also wounded two supporters and killed 50-year-old Butler resident Corey...

Elon Musk didn’t just attend Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pa., he also took the stage alongside Trump and delivered a speech that left no room for doubt about his commitment to the MAGA cause. Musk, clad in black pants, a black sport coat, an "Occupy Mars" t-shirt, and a black "Make America Great Again" hat, declared, “I’m not just MAGA, I’m Dark MAGA,” a phrase that’s sure to resonate among the crowd eager for bold action in such a consequential election. Musk started by praising Trump’s toughness, saying, “The true test of someone’s character is how they behave...

Elon Musk took the stage at former President Donald Trump’s triumphant rally in Butler, Pa., Saturday — three months after the first assassination attempt on his life there — where he offered his full-throated support for the Republican candidate and implored people to register to vote. Musk, 53, joked he’s “not just MAGA, I’m dark MAGA” as he took the stage to loud cheers from the 20,000-plus crowd dressed in all black — including a custom black MAGA hat. “President Trump must win to preserve the Constitution. He must win to preserve democracy in America,” Musk stressed to the audience.

BUTLER, Pa. — An undaunted former President Donald Trump returned Saturday to the Butler Farm Show grounds in Pennsylvania to finally finish the rally where he came within a quarter inch of death three months ago. “A very big thank you to Pennsylvania. We love Pennsylvania, and as I was saying —,” Trump said to a thunderous applause, while standing in front of bulletproof glass at the exact spot where he was shot nearly three months ago. “Tonight, I return to Butler in the aftermath of tragedy and heartache to deliver a simple message to the people of Pennsylvania and...

Tonight, Donald Trump made his return to Butler, Pennsylvania, where less than three months ago, an assassin tried to take his life ... and came within less than an inch of doing so. You can say what you want about Trump, but the man has onions made of titanium. As Teamsters President Sean O'Brien said when he spoke at the Republican National Convention, Trump is one tough SOB. You're not going to get any argument from us on that point. BUTLER ON SATURDAY—HISTORIC! pic.twitter.com/S8WhiNdWph — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 4, 2024 As Twitchy reported earlier today, security was significantly...

On Saturday, October 5th, 2024, President Donald J. Trump will return to Butler, Pennsylvania to hold a rally on the very same ground where he took a bullet for democracy less than three months ago. President Trump will be joined on Saturday, October 5th by special guests.Yes, President Donald J. Trump will return to Butler, Pennsylvania to hold a rally on the very same ground where he came within a quarter of an inch of losing his life less than three months ago.Watch LIVE on RSBN starting at 9:00 a.m. ET. The start time is approximate and subject to change.President...