Wed Sep 18 01:12:12 UTC 2024: ## Trump Holds Town Hall in Flint, Michigan, After Second Assassination Attempt
**FLINT, MI** – Former President Donald Trump held his first town hall event since surviving a second assassination attempt in Florida, claiming that only “consequential presidents” face such threats. The event, held in the critical swing state of Michigan, saw Trump again target Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing her of policies detrimental to the auto industry.
The town hall comes just days after a gunman was apprehended by Secret Service agents while aiming a rifle at Trump during a golf game in Florida. This marks the second assassination attempt on Trump since June, when he was grazed in the ear by a bullet fired at him during a rally in Pennsylvania.
Trump, who was unharmed in both incidents, acknowledged the danger of his position, saying, “It’s a dangerous business. Being president, it’s a little bit dangerous. You know, they think race car driving is dangerous. No, they think bull riding. That’s pretty scary, right? No, this is a dangerous business, and we have to keep it safe.”
During the town hall, Trump focused on the economic concerns of Michigan residents, specifically criticizing Harris for her handling of the auto industry. He stated that Michigan would lose its auto industry within two to three years if he didn’t win the election, due to the increasing dominance of electric vehicles and China’s control over crucial materials.
Michigan is a key battleground state, with Trump winning it narrowly in 2016 but losing to President Biden in 2020. Polls currently show a tight race for the state, with Harris leading by less than one percentage point.
Trump’s town hall in Flint marks his first official campaign stop since the latest assassination attempt. He is expected to continue his campaigning across key swing states as the 2024 election draws nearer.
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