Rooftop Was ID'd as Vulnerability

Published: Mon, 07/15/24

Updated: Mon, 07/15/24

The rooftop where a gunman shot at Trump was flagged as a security concern by the Secret Service days prior, but the vulnerability was not adequately secured, leading to the attack.Insert Preheader


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Rooftop Was ID'd as Vulnerability

NBC News

The rooftop where a gunman shot at Trump was flagged as a security concern by the Secret Service days prior, but the vulnerability was not adequately secured, leading to the attack.

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Trump: "I'm Supposed To Be Dead"

New York Post

In an interview, Trump recounted surviving a "surreal" assassination attempt at a rally, crediting a slight head turn for saving his life and praising Secret Service agents for their action.

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Shooter Motive Remains Elusive

Associated Press

Authorities are investigating the motives behind the attempted assassination of Trump by Thomas Matthew Crooks, who acted alone and showed no clear ideological motives.

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Salena Zito: "I Was Four Feet Away"

The Free Press

Salena Zito, present at the Butler rally, recounts the assassination attempt on Trump, describing the chaos, gunfire, and Trump's reaction as he was grazed by a bullet and whisked away by security.

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Musk Shaping Shooting Narrative

The Washington Post

The right-leaning business community on X, including Elon Musk and Bill Ackman, used their megaphones to endorse Trump and fuel storylines about Saturday’s attack.

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Biden: "It's Time To Cool It Down"

RealClearPolitics

In an Oval Office address, President Biden condemned the violence at Trump's rally, emphasizing that politics should never become a battlefield and calling for calmer political rhetoric.

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What Happened Explained in Graphics

USA Today

Graphics and maps detail how Trump survived an assassination attempt in Butler, PA, where one attendee was killed, two were injured, and the gunman was shot by Secret Service agents.

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How a Shooting Can Change a Nation

The New York Times

Patti Davis, daughter of Reagan, reflects on how the 1981 attempt on her father's life changed her family and suggests the attempt on Trump’s life should remind America of its humanity.

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Trump Rally Victim Called a Hero

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Corey Comperatore, killed at a Trump rally, is hailed as a hero for shielding his family with his body during the shooting, with tributes pouring in from his family and fellow firefighters.

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No Morning Joe on Monday Morning

Yahoo! Finance

MSNBC will not air "Morning Joe" on Monday to continue breaking news coverage of the attempted assassination of Trump, resuming the show on Tuesday.

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History of Presidential Assassinations

Associated Press

Before the attempted assassination of Trump, a number of presidents and candidates, including Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Kennedy, and Reagan, had faced political violence.

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Seeing Trump as MAGA Sees Him

The Atlantic

A powerful photo of Trump raising a bloodied fist after an assassination attempt captures defiant nationalism, evoking mixed emotions and becoming an iconic image in American history.

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90210's Shannen Doherty Gone at 53

Variety

Shannen Doherty, known for her roles as Brenda Walsh on "Beverly Hills 90210" and Prue Halliwell on "Charmed," died at 53 after a prolonged battle with breast cancer.

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What To Know About Kimberly Cheatle

Axios

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, appointed by Biden in 2022, will address security issues following the attempted assassination of Trump, emphasizing the need for enhanced protections.

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Who Is Mohammed Deif?

Al Jazeera

Mohammed Deif, the long-time Hamas military commander in Gaza and one of Israel’s most wanted, survived another Israeli assassination attempt and remains active.

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Who Could Be the Veep's Veep?

The Hill

Possible vice presidential picks for Harris if Biden withdraws include Andy Beshear, Roy Cooper, Josh Shapiro, JB Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer, and Gavin Newsom.

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Nikki Haley Will Speak at the RNC

NPR

Despite initially saying she wouldn't attend, Haley will speak at the RNC on Tuesday, fully endorsing Trump after previously expressing uncertainty about supporting him.

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Carlos Alcaraz Joins the Legends

The Guardian

Carlos Alcaraz made history as the sixth man to win both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year in the Open era, joining tennis legends like Nadal, Federer, and Djokovic.

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Heartbreak for England

BBC

England’s quest to end 58 years of pain and disappointment ended in failure as they were beaten by Spain in the Euro 2024 final at Berlin's Olympiastadion.

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Google Eyes Startup for $23 Billion

MarketWatch

Google parent Alphabet is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire cloud-security startup Wiz for $23 billion, which would be its largest acquisition ever.

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Home Distilling Ban Unconstitutional

For the Left

U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman ruled that the 156-year-old federal ban on home distilling is unconstitutional, issuing a permanent injunction against its enforcement. 

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RNC First Day Will Focus on Economy

For the Right

Trump goes into the RNC with some bold promises about the U.S. economy, but he has sketched out notably few details about how his plans would actually work. 

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