在美國當地時間7月13日，美國前總統川普抵達賓州的巴特勒(Butler)進行選舉造勢時，遭遇刺殺攻擊。子彈穿過川普的右耳，當場血流滿面。在特務人員的維護下，他迅速離開現場。然而，川普不忘握拳向現場支持者表達自己平安無恙，並高喊“戰鬥”。槍手當場被擊斃，目前已知有兩人死亡。槍手的背後動機尚不明確，仍在調查中。

這次事件的政治效應可能會迅速凝聚川普的支持者。依照過去的經驗，當年雷根總統在1981年遭遇槍擊事件後，支持度上升8%。美國總統再次遭遇暗殺未遂事件，或許會對川普的政治支持度產生類似的影響。

On July 13, local time in the United States, former President Donald Trump was attacked during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A bullet grazed Trump's right ear, causing him to bleed profusely. He was quickly escorted away by Secret Service agents. However, Trump did not forget to raise his fist to assure his supporters of his safety and shouted "fight." The shooter was shot dead on the spot, and it is currently known that two people have died. The shooter's motive remains unclear and is still under investigation.

The political impact of this incident may quickly rally Trump's supporters. Based on past experiences, after President Reagan was shot in 1981, his approval rating increased by 8%. The attempted assassination of a U.S. president once again might have a similar effect on Trump's political support.

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