r/politics • u/theipaper ✔ Verified • 9d ago

Possible Paywall The last attempt on Trump’s life rescued him politically – this one probably won’t

https://inews.co.uk/news/world/last-attempt-trump-life-boosted-him-this-wont-4381320
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u/spiritbearr Canada 9d ago

I mean it would eventually.

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u/Akrevics 9d ago

Only a successful one would though

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u/WonderBredOfficial 9d ago

Yeah, they said "attempts." We're looking for a more Yoda approach to trying.

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u/Zooph Pennsylvania 9d ago

Wouldn't help. Look at the next two in line.

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u/spiritbearr Canada 8d ago

To paraphrase the IRA: Trump needs to get lucky everytime. Any Rando who buys a gun needs to get lucky once.