Event Overview
From trained assassins to rally stage rushers, here's every known attempt on Trump's life since 2016
Since 2016, there have been at least ten known assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump, including a recent shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Witnesses described chaos as Secret Service agents evacuated Trump and other officials. The first attempt occurred in July 2024, when a bullet clipped Trump's ear. Other attempts involved individuals lying in wait at his properties and hiring hitmen. The motives behind these attacks remain a topic of discussion, particularly regarding the influence of political rhetoric.
The recent shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner has intensified discussions about security measures for public events involving political figures, as highlighted by calls for improved safety protocols following multiple assassination attempts on Trump.
From trained assassins to rally stage rushers, here's every known attempt on Trump's life since 2016
After the WHCA Dinner shooting, the White House condemned far-left incendiary rhetoric targeting President Donald Trump. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., discusses legislation to build a secure White House ballroom after multiple assassination attempts on the commander in chief in less than two years. Another assassination.
Charlamagne blasts calls to tone down attacks on Trump after WHCA dinner shooting
Charlamagne Tha God on Monday denounced calls to tone down verbal attacks on President Trump following the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. “The Breakfast Club” host blasted the how when there are acts of political violence targeting the president or his allies, “people always say, ‘So.
President Trump targeted again — only a handful on the left act like adults
Justice correspondent David Spunt provides an update on suspect Cole Allen, charged in the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner attack. Fox News contributor Hugh Hewitt discusses the impact of extreme rhetoric online. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump suffered his third major assassination attempt.
Chuck Todd roasted for 'stupid' announcement he's avoiding Trump events for his own safety
Fox News Jonathan Hunt reports on the FBI raid of WHCA Dinner suspects home. Retired FBI supervisory agent James Gagliano discusses the security challenges highlighted by the shooting, where the suspect traveled undetected with weapons via train. Former NBC News anchor Chuck Todd was mocked by critics across the.
Reagan's failed assassin says gala security at same Washington Hilton was 'lax'
Former President Ronald Reagan’s would-be assassin called for the Washington Hilton — the site of his own shooting and Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner blaze — to forgo hosting major events. John Hinckley , who shot Reagan and three others in 1981, told TMZ that the hotel is not secure, a common.
With no radical footprint, what drove suspect to try and assassinate Trump?
National Security With no radical footprint, what drove suspect to try and assassinate Trump? April 28, 2026 5:05 PM ET Odette Yousef WHCD political violence Listen · 3:45 3:45 Transcript Download Embed "> < iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5801467/nx-s1-9746786" width="100%" height="290".
Witnesses recount chaos at WHCA Dinner after shooting, Secret Service agents drew guns to evacuate Trump
Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook recount their WHCD experience to Holmes and Smug on the ‘Ruthless’ podcast. Witnesses inside the ballroom described a scene of chaos as the Secret Service rushed to get President Donald Trump and other high-ranking officials to safety during the shooting at the White House.