Defiant Trump makes bold return to Butler, Pa., 'in the aftermath of tragedy and heartache' 3 months after first assassination attempt | 5 Oct 2024 | An undaunted former President Donald Trump returned Saturday to the Butler Farm Show grounds in Pennsylvania, where he came within a quarter inch of death just three months ago. "A very big thank you to Pennsylvania. We love, Pennsylvania, and as I was saying --," Trump said to a thunderous applause, while standing in front of bulletproof glass at the exact spot where he was shot nearly three months ago. "Tonight, I return to Butler in the aftermath of tragedy and heartache to deliver a simple message to the people of Pennsylvania and to the people of America. Our movement to make America great again stands stronger, prouder, more united, more determined and nearer to victory than ever before." Flanked by top MAGA stars, Trump hoped to galvanize his supporters in the crucial battleground state and transform the tragic memory of July 13 into a message of resilience, proving that he and his movement are more alive than ever, even as security concerns loom large.