Congressman Dan Meuser, a member of the United States House of Representatives, shared his personal account and reflections on the events surrounding the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Through a series of social media posts, Meuser described his experience during and after the incident.
On July 13, 2025, Congressman Meuser recounted his presence at the Butler rally one year prior. He wrote: “I was at the Butler rally July 13, 2024. I spent time with President Trump before the rally and saw the shooter’s bullet hit him. I also saw President Trump get up and raise his fist and speak those immortal words fight, fight, fight! As the President said, he wasn’t speaking for” (posted July 13, 2025).
Later that day, Meuser reflected further on national television about witnessing the event firsthand. In another post he stated: “This morning on Newsmax, I reflected on the harrowing events of July 13, 2024—the day of the assassination attempt on President Trump.
I was in the front row at the rally in Butler, having spent time with President Trump shortly beforehand. I saw the moment he was he went” (posted July 13, 2025).
The following morning, Meuser announced an upcoming appearance to discuss these events in greater detail. He wrote: “Coming up this morning at 9:00am, I will be joining American Sunrise on Real America’s Voice. Be sure to tune in to join the conversation about the one-year anniversary of the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.” (posted July 14, 2025).
The attempted assassination referenced by Congressman Meuser occurred during a campaign event for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024.
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