Assassination Attempts on US Presidents: From Andrew Jackson to Donald Trump

Throughout history, nine U.S. presidents have been shot, with four losing their lives.

Former President Donald Trump with blood on his face surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pa., on July 13, 2024. Rebecca Droke/AFP via Getty Images

On the evening of July 13, Republican 2024 presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump came within an inch of being assassinated while at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. One gunman was killed, one attendee died, and two others were seriously injured.

Throughout history, nine U.S. presidents have been shot, with four unfortunately losing their lives.