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Supporters gather at a campaign rally for President Donald Trump, then the Republican presidential nominee, on October 5, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Getty Images)
Journalist and author Salena Zito will join Hudson Senior Fellow Paul Sracic to discuss her new book Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland. Zito’s work offers insight into the communities and cultural forces driving American politics during President Donald Trump’s campaign for reelection and in the wake of the assassination attempt at his Butler, Pennsylvania, rally. Drawing on years of on-the-ground reporting, she explores the values, frustrations, and loyalties shaping the nation’s political realignment.
Following the public event, a reception will be held. Complimentary copies of the book will be available.
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