Former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman opened fire, killing one person and injuring two others. Trump sustained a minor ear injury and reassured his supporters he was fine and would attend the Republican National Convention. This event has highlighted the ongoing issue of political violence in the U.S., with a history of 15 direct assaults on presidents and presidential candidates, including the notable attempts on Ronald Reagan and Theodore Roosevelt. The attack has further polarized the nation, raising concerns about increasing political violence leading up to the 2024 presidential election. Historical context shows four presidents have been assassinated while in office, namely Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, and Kennedy.