Former President Donald Trump spoke at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., on October 5, 2024, just months after surviving an attack where a gunman fired eight rounds at him, grazing him with one bullet and killing Pennsylvania firefighter Corey Comperatore as he shielded his family. Two other men were injured in the attack. The event was heavily secured, with Secret Service officers, police, and vendors selling Trump merchandise. Supporters and protesters lined up outside the venue, with one man from Northville, Michigan, carrying a cross. The atmosphere was intense, with people doing push-ups to keep warm while waiting in line. A sense of somberness was present, as a fire suit to honor Corey Comperatore was placed in the stands. Despite the tragic events that occurred earlier in the year, Trump’s rally went on as planned, with a photo of him displayed on a fence and supporters showing their unwavering dedication to him. The rally was marked by both a sense of celebration and remembrance, as supporters gathered to hear Trump speak and show their support, amid the backdrop of the tragedy that had occurred just months before.
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