Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Trump Calls Presidency A 'Dangerous Profession'
President Trump discussed how dangerous being president is.
He said it's riskier than other dangerous jobs.
He recalled being grazed by a bullet and a recent assassination attempt.
The U.S. is seeing a lot of political violence.
Trump said he gets a throbbing feeling sometimes.
He was speaking at a press conference celebrating a court decision that grants him more power.
Trump reflected on threats to his life during a press conference.
He described the presidency as a risky profession with a 5% fatality rate.
Trump referenced being grazed by a bullet at a Pennsylvania rally.
He also mentioned a September 15, 2024, assassination attempt in Florida.
The press conference was to celebrate a court ruling expanding his administration's power.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump
- What
- Trump reflected on threats to his life, describing the presidency as a dangerous profession.
- When
- On Friday
- Where
- White House press conference
- Why
- While celebrating a court ruling granting his administration more power.
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Public Perception
Presidential Power
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Public Perception
Trump pushed for an expansive vision of presidential power.
- President
- Donald Trump
- Event
- White House Press Conference
- Subject
- Threats to life and political violence
- Fatality Rate (Presidency)
- Approx. 5%
- Pennsylvania Rally Incident
- July 13, 2024
- Florida Assassination Attempt
- September 15, 2024