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Trump Returns to Butler for Campaign Rally

Trump Returns to Butler for Campaign Rally

Above: Former US President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, US, on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Image copyright: Justin Merriman/Bloomberg via Getty Images

The Spin

This bold return to Butler, Pa., reasserts the resilience of Donald Trump and of the MAGA movement he represents, sending a strong message to both allies and foes that his campaign is alive and well — stronger and more united than ever before with just weeks to go until Election Day.

Trump has sought to create a heroic aura around himself, and weaponize the Butler assassination attempt for political gains, so it's no surprise that he has returned to the city to begin his final sprint to Election Day. In addition, this destination suggests that Republicans are desperate to recapture the momentum they had in July.

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Trump has sought to create a heroic aura around himself, and weaponize the Butler assassination attempt for political gains, so it's no surprise that he has returned to the city to begin his final sprint to Election Day. In addition, this destination suggests that Republicans are desperate to recapture the momentum they had in July.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 45% chance that Donald Trump will be elected US President in 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.



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