Trump vows to 'never quit' in rally at assassination attempt site
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Donald Trump revisits Pennsylvania, where he was previously targeted in an assassination attempt, confirming he would continue rallying ahead of the elections.
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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump dances as he departs after speaking at a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP)
Donald Trump returned on Saturday to the location of the campaign rally where he was targeted in an assassination attempt in July, raising questions about whether his opponents were involved and firmly stating that he would "never quit."
"Exactly 12 weeks ago this evening, on this very ground, a cold-blooded assassin aimed to silence me," the former president said, addressing a rally of thousands of people from behind bulletproof glass, calling the perpetrator of the attack a "vicious monster", and affirming his determination to "never quit... never bend... never break."
Trump's highly anticipated return to Butler, Pennsylvania, took place exactly one month ahead of the November 5 presidential election, which President Joe Biden hinted on Friday might not have a peaceful outcome.
Trump criticized his political rivals, referring to them as the "enemy within" who had sought to indict him and, as he speculated, "maybe even tried to kill me." "I wasn’t supposed to survive," he also claimed.
Security measures were significantly increased compared to his July rally, with sniper teams positioned on nearby rooftops and a surveillance drone hovering above.
Trump was also joined by Elon Musk on stage, who said the US candidate "must win to preserve democracy in America," highlighting the key role significant states like Pennsylvania play in shifting the results of the elections.
Majority of voters expect more assassination attempts on Trump: Poll
One Trump supporter, Heather Hughes, expressed her concerns, saying she thinks another assassination attempt will try to take out the former president, but in vain.
In this context, a recent Rasmussen Reports poll revealed that most likely voters in the United States expect more assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump before Election Day.
According to the poll report, nearly two-thirds of respondents (65%) believe that Trump is likely to face future assassination attempts, with 32% saying it is very likely. On the other hand, 21% of respondents do not think another attempt is probable, while 14% remain unsure.
The survey polled 1,114 likely US voters from September 18 to 19 and 22.
Most Expect Another Assassination Attempt Against Trump
— Rasmussen Reports (@Rasmussen_Poll) September 24, 2024
In the wake of a second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, nearly two-thirds of voters expect another attempt between now and November 5.
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