In a , former President Donald Trump said he’s going back to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a campaign rally just weeks after a gunman tried to kill him. That attempted assassination happened at the Butler Farm Show Grounds, one of the only large-scale venues in the town. That raises questions about whether he will defy the Secret Service’s advice to keep his rallies indoors now.
His most recent rallies have been at indoor venues. The Butler Farm Show Grounds, known for its wide outdoor setting, is a popular venue for large gatherings, including Trump’s previous rally. It is also host to the annual Farm Show, a significant local event featuring agricultural displays, livestock competitions, and various entertainment activities, drawing large crowds from the community.
This year’s show is scheduled for Aug. 5 through 10. On July 13, 2024, during a campaign rally at the , a gunman fired multiple shots toward the stage, injuring Trump, killing a man in the stands and causing chaos among attendees.
The gunman, , was neutralized by the Secret Service. Trump made the announcement of his return on his Truth Social platform, writing: “I WILL BE GOING BACK TO BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA, FOR A BIG AND BEAUTIFUL RALLY, HONORING THE SOUL OF OUR BELOVED FIREFIGHTING HERO, COREY, AND THOSE BRAVE PATRIOTS INJURED TWO WEEKS AGO. WHAT A DAY IT WILL BE — FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT! STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS.
” , an area firefighter, was killed in the July 13 attack; two others were injured. The Secret.
