President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt a year ago. The incident has taken on a life of its own, but now some believe he wasn't shot.

One year after the attempted assassination of President Trump, experts suggest Thomas Matthew Crooks was likely seeking notoriety rather than acting on political ideology.

Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire at Mr. Trump at a Butler County campaign rally, striking his ear and killing Corey Comperatore on July 13, 2024. Rally-goers Jim Copenhaver and David Dutch were shot but survived.

Thomas Crooks’ cousin recalled the gunman’s father, Matthew Crooks, doing everything in his power to keep the two Pennsylvania families apart, during an exclusive interview with The

President Trump reflects on the one-year anniversary of the Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt that left one dead and two wounded, nearly claiming his own life

"That moment captured who he is at his core — a strong leader — and marked a turning point in the 2024 election," said Sen. Dave McCormick.