Over the years, cinematic adaptations depicting famous US presidential assassinations have heightened the mythic connection between American presidents and attempts on their lives. Throughout history, the assassinations of four US presidents — Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, and John F Kennedy — loom large in the national memory. Other presidents, such as FDR, Harry Truman, Gerald Ford , and Ronald Reagan, also endured assassination attempts. In the last four decades, however, attempts to assassinate presidents or presidential nominees had seemed relegated to the past. That perception dramatically shifted on July 14 when a bullet pierced Donald Trump ’s ear while he stood on stage during an election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. This chilling incident serves as a stark reminder that historical patterns can resurface unexpectedly, underscoring the enduring vulnerability of US presidents to violence. In its repercussions, the latest attack could have a vastly different political impact, leading up to the national elections in November. Already, the image of a bloodied Trump face and a fist pump has become a symbol of survival and resilience the world over, resonating as far as China. The event could play out in in myriad ways in the American political milieu.
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