On July 13, 2024, the unthinkable happened. As former President Donald J. Trump stood before a crowd of thousands in Butler, Pennsylvania—delivering a campaign speech on a hot summer evening—gunshots rang out. In seconds, chaos erupted. A bullet tore through the air, missing his skull by just one inch. A firefighter lay dead. America held its breath. The Butler Shooting is the definitive account of the attempted assassination that shook the nation—and the world. Drawing on eyewitness reports, investigative journalism, and the frontline perspective of veteran political reporter Salena Zito, this powerful narrative reconstructs the moment that transformed the 2024 election and redefined American democracy. Inside this gripping, deeply researched book, you'll discover: A second-by-second reconstruction of the shooting A profile of the 20-year-old gunman and the breach in Secret Service protocol Firsthand accounts from the rally grounds, the press pit, and behind the stage The heroic sacrifice of Corey Comperatore, the man who gave his life to protect his family How a bloodied Trump raising his fist became a defining image of resilience—and division The tidal wave of media coverage, conspiracy theories, and political fallout Comparisons to the Reagan and JFK shootings, and what makes Butler both similar and terrifyingly new Whether you're a political junkie, a concerned citizen, or a student of American history, The Butler Shooting offers an unflinching, moment-by-moment examination of a day that nearly changed everything. It's not just a story of survival—it’s a reckoning with the forces tearing at the fabric of a fragile democracy. One inch. One shot. One day that will live in history."