Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt—A Grim Reminder of Presidential Risk
On September 15, 2024, former President Donald Trump narrowly survived a second assassination attempt—an incident that adds him to a long list of U.S. presidents targeted by violence.
Since America’s founding, nearly 40% of its 45 presidents have faced assassination attempts. Four—Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, and Kennedy—were killed in office. Firearms have been used in every known attempt, and aside from two female assailants who targeted Gerald Ford, all attackers have been men.
Trump’s close call is a sobering reminder of the deadly risks that come with the presidency.
