Biden gives Oval Office address after assassination attempt
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www.theguardian.comI don’t have live access to the latest updates right now. Here’s what I can tell you based on the most widely reported information from mid-2024:
- An assassination attempt against Donald Trump occurred on July 13, 2024, during a rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. He was wounded in the ear area and quickly evacuated by Secret Service; the shooter was killed at the scene.[3][5]
- The FBI and other federal authorities investigated the incident as an assassination attempt and possible domestic terrorism; initial reporting identified the perpetrator as a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, acting alone, with no disclosed mental-health indicators per official statements at the time.[3]
- Casualties included at least one fatality and multiple injuries among attendees; Trump’s condition was described as stable, with him continuing public engagements after the incident in subsequent reports.[5][3]
If you’d like, I can search for the most recent verified updates and provide a concise timeline with sources. I can also summarize official statements from the Secret Service, FBI, and congressional inquiries if you want.