'A Tribute To The American Spirit': President Trump To Return To Site Of First Assassination Attempt In Butler With Massive Rally

On Wednesday, the Trump campaign announced that 45th President Donald Trump will be heading back to Butler, Pennsylvania, to hold a rally at the same location of the first assassination attempt on July 13th. The return to the small town in southwestern Pennsylvania comes amid a widening investigation into the Secret Service security failures that led up to that fateful day and after a second attempted assassination in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 15th.

The trip to Butler is the first time the Republican candidate has returned to the site of the attempted assassination by 20-year-old gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks. The shooter was able to fire eight rounds from the nearby rooftop toward President Trump, leading to Trump being grazed on his right ear, the death of one supporter, and the serious injury of two others. A Secret Service countersniper team eliminated the threat as those guarding President Trump evacuated him from the area.

"President Trump's return to Butler will mark his first visit to the site of the attack since he was struck by an assassin's bullet on July 13th—but was saved in what the world has recognized as an act of divine providence," the campaign said in a statement. "During his visit, President Trump will honor the memory of Corey Comperatore, who heroically sacrificed his life to shield his wife and daughters from the bullets on that terrible day. President Trump will also recognize the two other Americans who were wounded by the shooter, David Dutch and James Copenhaver. He will express his deep gratitude to law enforcement and first responders and thank the entire community for their outpouring of love and support in the wake of the attack."

"President Trump's return to Butler will stand as a tribute to the American spirit. In America, we do not let monsters like that evil assassin have the last word. Every time our nation is struck by attack or hardship, we rally, we persevere, and we prevail," the press release continued. "When terrorists knocked down our towering skyscrapers, we rebuilt taller. When our communities are ravaged by fire, storm, or natural disaster, we pull together and come back stronger. And when a shooter attacked our democracy and tried to end this movement, President Trump will return to the site, joined by tens of thousands of proud citizens, and together, they will celebrate a unifying vision for America's future in an event like the world has never seen before."

"After not one, but two attempts on his life in the past nine weeks, President Trump is more determined than ever to see his mission through to the end. In that Butler field on July 13th, he took a bullet for democracy—and on November 5th, he is going to save our democracy. With the help of the amazing people of Pennsylvania and citizens all across our land, we will make America safer, stronger, freer, and greater than ever before," the campaign concluded.

The rally will occur one month before Election Day on October 5th at the Butler Farm Show. The event will open up for supporters at 10 AM, and President Trump will begin his remarks at 5 PM.

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