Trump has become America’s most targeted leader, facing threats every few months

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Trump has become America’s most targeted leader, facing threats every few months

Fox News · 3 hours ago

President Donald Trump has faced more threat-related security incidents than any other US president, current or former, with roughly 20 such episodes recorded since 2016. Fox News reports these incidents occur on average every two to three months, a frequency that underscores the exceptionally high and sustained level of danger surrounding his political career, including two assassination attempts during the 2024 campaign.

The pattern includes plots, threats and attacks spanning nearly a decade, from before his first presidency through his time as a former president and into his current term. The article notes the shooting at a campaign rally as one of the most prominent incidents, and references officials and journalists recalling how his team responded in the immediate aftermath of such events, illustrating the recurring security challenges his protective detail has had to manage.

  • Trump faces threat incidents roughly every two to three months.
  • Nearly 20 such incidents recorded since 2016.
  • Fox News says he's the most targeted US leader on record.

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