Trump’s Political Attacks: Past Success, Future Failure
President Trump’s attendance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was disrupted by an armed individual, forcing him to address reporters about another apparent attempt on his life. While past assassination attempts have galvanized his support, this incident, unlike the one in Pennsylvania, saw the gunman never get close to the President, and no shots were fired within the ballroom. The attack occurred amidst historically low approval ratings and widespread voter concern over the economy and the war with Iran, making an immediate political boost uncertain. However, the security breach may bolster arguments for the expedited completion of Trump’s White House ballroom project.
John Q. Hosedrinker 
Matt Underwood