Former President Donald Trump intends to return Saturday to the location where a gunman attempted to assassinate him in July, putting aside what are now near-constant concerns about his physical safety in order to fulfill a promise — “really an obligation,” he said recently — to the people of Butler, Pennsylvania.
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A Dark Joke About a Near-Fatal Incident:
“I’ll probably start off by saying, ‘As I was saying…'” the Republican presidential contender has joked, in a piece of black humor about a speech cut short when a gunshot wounded Trump’s ear and he was carried off stage — fist raised — with blood dripping across his face.
High-Profile Attendance: JD Vance and Elon Musk Join Trump:
Trump’s running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, will also be present at the Butler Farm Show grounds, as will billionaire Elon Musk, as the campaign emphasizes the headline-generating potential of his return with only 30 days left in their tight race against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Massive Turnout Expected for “Tribute to the American Spirit”
The campaign predicts that tens of thousands of people will attend what is billed as a “tribute to the American spirit.” Local hotels, motels, and inns are allegedly filled, with some enthusiastic rallygoers coming as early as Friday, according to a local Facebook group.
