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Former US President Donald Trump Escapes Near-Fatal Assassination Attempt
✍️ News Watch India
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 10:18 AM
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A reported assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump was averted, with the incident said to have missed him by only a few millimetres.
A news bulletin indicates that an assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump was thwarted, the attempt reportedly missing him by only a few millimetres. The report does not provide details about the location, the assailant or the method used, but emphasizes the narrow margin by which the former leader escaped harm.
According to the same source, the incident was quickly reported by media outlets, highlighting the seriousness of any threat against a high‑profile political figure. No official statements from law enforcement or the Trump team have been released at the time of writing.
The episode adds to the growing list of security concerns surrounding former heads of state, underscoring the need for continued vigilance even after they leave office.
According to the same source, the incident was quickly reported by media outlets, highlighting the seriousness of any threat against a high‑profile political figure. No official statements from law enforcement or the Trump team have been released at the time of writing.
The episode adds to the growing list of security concerns surrounding former heads of state, underscoring the need for continued vigilance even after they leave office.