"Absolute Chaos" Behind the Scenes: Trump Advisor Reveals Aftermath of Assassination Attempt

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White House Communications Director Steven Cheung recently shared photos and videos taken on July 13, 2024, the day President Donald Trump was targeted in an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. Speaking on X, Cheung recalled the events leading up to the incident, where Trump had no specific public plans, but attended the FIFA Club World Cup in New Jersey with the First Lady. Cheung reflected on the day, stating that there isn't a day that goes by he doesn't think about Butler.

Key Takeaways:

  • The president's motorcade traveled to Palm Beach Airport after meeting with Vice President JD Vance at Trump's Mar-Lago residence and taping a Fox News interview.
  • During the flight to Pennsylvania, Trump and his team watched the pre-program speakers warming up the crowd at the Butler rally.
  • After the assassination attempt, the president was rushed to the ground by Secret Service agents, with one bullet clipping his ear and leaving him covered in blood.
  • Cheung shared photos and videos taken during the aftermath, including the chaos at the hospital and the secure location where Trump's team waited to leave.
  • Cheung also mentioned that TIME Magazine planned to put a photo of Trump with his fist raised, taken by Associated Press photojournalist Evan Vucci, on their cover.

Statistics:

  • 1 bullet clipped President Trump's ear during the assassination attempt.
  • The number of Secret Service agents present during the incident is not specified.
  • 1 photo of Trump with his fist raised, taken by Associated Press photojournalist Evan Vucci, was planned to be featured on the cover of TIME Magazine.

Sources:

  • X (via White House Communications Director Steven Cheung)
  • AP (via photojournalist Evan Vucci)
  • Washington Post
  • TIME Magazine