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Firearms have been the most common weapon in presidential assassination attempts. With few exceptions, almost every assailant throughout history has been male. Their motives, however, have varied widely. Some acted out of political anger or revolutionary zeal. Others were driven by delusions, personal vendettas, or misguided attempts at notoriety. In Trump’s case, what stands out is that both recent attackers were reportedly former supporters who had turned against him—an unusual twist compared to older historical examples where most assailants were ideological opponents rather than disillusioned followers.
