The story of assassination attempts on American presidents is one of both vulnerability and resilience. They remind us that those who step into positions of leadership accept not only the responsibility of governance but also the personal risks that come with embodying the nation itself. Trump’s survival in 2024 reinforces this sobering truth. While presidents and former presidents remain vulnerable to attack,
the American system—its people, its institutions, and its democratic ideals—has consistently shown the strength to withstand even its darkest moments.
