United States of America - July 2024

On 13 July, former President Donald Trump was targeted and injured in an assassination attempt during a campaign rally held in Pennsylvania. A supporter seated behind Trump was fatally shot and two others were wounded. According to officials, the gunman, who was killed by a Secret Service agent responding to the attack, did not have an evident political leaning or ideology. Although officials did not rule out domestic terrorism, a motive for the assassination attempt has not been disclosed. The attack prompted harsh criticism of the Secret Service, whose director resigned on 23 July, amidst fallout from the security failures at the rally.

Sources: Politico, CNN, The Washington Post