Return to Butler, Pennsylvania
Donald Trump returned to Butler, Pennsylvania on October 5, following an assassination attempt on July 13. Addressing a supportive crowd, the former president vowed never to back down, despite the shooter’s attempt to silence him.
A Fiery Speech and Remembrance
Trump, speaking provocatively, claimed he would never surrender, bend, or break. He spoke to thousands gathered in Butler, Pennsylvania, just a month before the crucial presidential election on November 5. He held a moment of silence at the precise time shots were fired on July 13, paying heartfelt tribute to Corey Comperatore, a victim of the shooter.
Incident Overview and Fallout
A young man had fired at Trump during a rally, injuring him and killing one supporter. Trump, seen as a political martyr afterward, defiantly continued to rally his supporters amidst the chaos. The incident was a pivotal moment in the election campaign, with Trump eventually emerging as a symbol of defiance and strength.
Contributed by The Monde with AFP.
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