Trump assassination attempt
Definition
A phrase referring to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States, on July 13, 2024, during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks fired shots from a rooftop, grazing Trump's ear before being neutralized by Secret Service.
Colloquially used in media and online discourse to describe the dramatic incident that boosted Trump's campaign image, spawning memes, conspiracy theories, and debates over security lapses.
Examples
The Trump assassination attempt photo of him fist-pumping with blood on his face went viral faster than a cat video.
Politicians across the aisle called for unity after the Trump assassination attempt, proving even Washington can agree on condemning bad aim.
Conspiracy podcasts exploded overnight dissecting every angle of the Trump assassination attempt, from drones to weather balloons.
Surviving the Trump assassination attempt turned his ear bandage into the hottest accessory at the Republican National Convention.