The assassination attempt on Donald Trump occurred on July 13, 2024, during a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A shooter fired multiple rounds from an elevated position, wounding Trump lightly in the right ear. The attacker was killed by Secret Service agents. One rally attendee died, and two others were seriously injured. Trump was hospitalized and later released in stable condition. The incident exposed significant security flaws and led to reforms in protective measures for candidates. It stands as a major attack in recent U.S. political history.