After each attempt, stories of heroism, solidarity, and perseverance emerge—whether it is a bystander tackling an assailant, medical teams working tirelessly to save lives, or communities rallying together in the wake of loss.
The story of assassination attempts on American presidents is one of both vulnerability and resilience. They remind us that those who step into positions of leadership accept not only the responsibility of governance but also the personal risks that come with embodying the nation itself. Trump’s survival in 2024 reinforces this sobering truth. While presidents and former presidents remain vulnerable to attack,
