Assassinations and Attempts Targeting US Presidents and Candidates
Sunday, 14 July 2024, 03:54
Overview
Before Saturday's apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, there have been multiple instances of political violence targeting U.S. presidents, former presidents, and major party presidential candidates.
Assassinations
- Four US presidents were assassinated in history.
- Others were targeted
Attempts
- Presidential candidates have also faced assassination attempts.
Concerning Trend
These incidents highlight the alarming trend of political violence in American history.
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