The Staged Assassination of Trump

In this episode, we delve into a dramatic and troubling moment in modern U.S. political history — the July 13, 2024 rally near Butler, Pennsylvania, at which Donald Trump was targeted in what the authorities have declared an assassination attempt. The event not only shook the campaign season but also ignited a firestorm of conspiracy theories claiming it was “staged.” We unpack what happened, what the facts show, how the narrative split, and why it matters.