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**New Book Details Journalist’s Close Encounter with Trump Shooting in Pennsylvania**
**[City, State] –** Veteran journalist Salena Zito, known for her extensive coverage of Donald Trump, is releasing a new book tomorrow, “Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland,” recounting the harrowing experience of being just feet away from the former president when he was shot at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024.
Zito, who was scheduled to interview Trump after the rally, was moved to a buffer zone near the stage with her daughter and son-in-law, both photographers, when the shooting occurred. In an excerpt from her book published by The Free Press, Zito recalls the chaos and aftermath, including a phone call from Trump the following day.
According to Zito, Trump called to inquire about her well-being and apologize for the canceled interview. “Good morning, Salena! It’s Donald Trump. I wanted to see if you and your daughter Shannon and Michael are okay. And I wanted to apologize that we weren’t able to do the interview,” he reportedly said. Zito, still reeling from the incident, responded with a surprised expletive, later regretting her language.
Zito will be discussing the book and the events in Butler in a livestream chat later today, [Time], with Peter Savodnik on [Platform/Website].
The Free Press is also offering a subscription discount to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, providing access to events, articles, and livestreams exploring American history and culture.
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