Donald Trump to return to site of first shooting attempt

“President Donald J Trump will return to Butler, Pennsylvania to hold a rally on the very same ground where he came within a quarter of an inch of losing his life less than three months ago,” the campaign said in a news release.

CNN had previously reported Trump’s plans to return to Butler on October 5.

“During his visit, President Trump will honour the memory of Corey Comperatore, who heroically sacrificed his life to shield his wife and daughters from the bullets on that terrible day,” the campaign said.

“President Trump will also recognise the two other Americans who were wounded by the shooter, David Dutch and James Copenhaver.

“He will express his deep gratitude to law enforcement and first responders, and thank the entire community for their outpouring of love and support in the wake of the attack.”

Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire from a nearby rooftop after Trump had taken the stage at a rally in Butler on July 13.

The former president suffered a slight injury to his ear as Secret Service agents rushed the stage.

Crooks was killed by Secret Service counter-snipers.

So far, an investigation into the assassination attempt has turned up no solid motivation for Crooks’ actions, save that he had looked up previous presidential assassinations online, and had searched for information about both Trump and President Joe Biden.