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Salena Zito on Her Book 'Butler' and the Near Assassination of Donald Trump

Judicial WatchJuly 27, 202532 min3,151 views
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The Butler Incident: A Firsthand Account

  • 🎯 Salena Zito recounts her experience being just four feet from the podium when shots rang out during a Donald Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
  • ⏱️ She describes time slowing down during the event, observing the immediate aftermath and the Secret Service's response.
  • 🛡️ Zito notes the Secret Service's initial delay in moving the President was due to ensuring the shooter was neutralized and that Trump wanted to walk off the stage on his own.

Trump's Resilience and Communication

  • 💬 Zito shares that President Trump called her multiple times after the incident, expressing concern for her and her daughter's well-being, revealing a more personal side.
  • 🗣️ Trump explained his
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ButlerDonald TrumpNear Assassination AttemptSalena ZitoWashington ExaminerNew York Times BestsellerPolitical JournalismHeartland CommunitiesSecret ServiceMedia CriticismWestern PennsylvaniaPopulismAmerican Politics
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