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EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 28 MIN

The Near Assassination of Donald Trump with Salena Zito

from Big Ideas Book Club with Steve Hilton · host Steve Hilton

Salena Zito, author of “Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland”, joins us to unpack the events surrounding the infamous Butler rally. A seasoned journalist who has closely followed the shifting dynamics of American politics, Salena offers powerful insight into what happened before, during, and after the shots rang out right above her head. She also shares the behind-the-scenes story of the interview that never happened and how Trump explained his obligation to show strength to the American people.

Salena Zito, author of “Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland”, joins us to unpack the events surrounding the infamous Butler rally. A seasoned journalist who has closely followed the shifting dynamics of American politics, Salena offers powerful insight into what happened before, during, and after the shots rang out right above her head. She also shares the behind-the-scenes story of the interview that never happened and how Trump explained his obligation to show strength to the American people.

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Salena Zito, author of “Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland”, joins us to unpack the events surrounding the infamous Butler rally. A seasoned journalist who has closely followed...

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