U.S. President Donald Trump has been the target of multiple assassination attempts, security incidents, and violent threats throughout his political career, from campaign rallies to official events.

Concern over his security intensified again on Saturday, April 25, when he and First Lady Melania Trump were urgently escorted out of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner following a security incident. The event reignited concerns about his protection, roughly two years after a confirmed assassination attempt and amid growing fears of political violence in the United States.

Below is a record of the most significant confirmed attempts and serious security incidents involving Trump.

April 25, 2026: Gunfire at journalists’ dinner

Trump and Melania were immediately evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington when loud noises and a security incident caused panic among attendees.

Speaking after the event, Trump said that a man “armed with multiple weapons” attempted to pass a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton hotel but was arrested by police officers. A Secret Service agent was injured by gunfire but was saved by his bulletproof vest.

“This is not the first time in recent years that our democracy has been attacked by a would-be assassin,” Donald Trump said to reporters after the incident. Although he acknowledged the rising threats, he said he does not intend to reduce his public appearances.

“We are not going to let anyone take control of our society,” he said, adding: “We are not going to cancel activities, because we cannot do that.” He also announced that the White House Correspondents’ dinner will be held again soon. Authorities have not officially classified the incident as an assassination attempt.

February 2nd 2026: Gunman at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Estate

A man armed with a rifle and a gasoline can unlawfully entered the security perimeter of Donald Trump’s residence at Mar–a-Lago in Florida late Sunday night and was shot and killed by agents of the U.S. Secret Service. Trump was in Washington, D.C..

“An armed man was shot and killed (…) after unlawfully breaching the security perimeter of Mar-a-Lago early in the morning,” Anthony Guglielmi, spokesperson for the United States Secret Service — the agency responsible for protecting senior political figures in the U.S. — announced via X.

“At approximately 1:30 a.m., a man about 20 years old (…) was spotted near the north entrance of the Mar-a-Lago property carrying what appeared to be a rifle and a gasoline can,” he clarified.

September 2024: Threat at Florida golf course

Agents prevented what the FBI described as a potential assassination attempt while Trump was playing golf at his club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Officers discovered an armed man hiding in bushes and opened fire before he could approach the former president. Trump was not injured, and the rapid response confirmed the heightened alert level after previous incidents. Ryan Wesley Routh was found with a rifle; a Secret Service agent fired at him, after which he fled and was arrested. He is now serving a life sentence.

July 13, 2024: Shooting at Pennsylvania campaign rally

The most serious attack occurred at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a gunman opened fire toward the stage, lightly injuring Trump in the right ear and killing a spectator. The attacker, identified by the FBI as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by police gunfire. Federal authorities classified the incident as an assassination attempt and concluded he acted alone. The event shocked the public and led to investigations into security failures, while several agents faced disciplinary action.

November 5, 2016: “Gun” scare in Reno

Days before the 2016 election, Trump was urgently removed from the stage at a rally in Reno, Nevada, after someone shouted “gun.” It was later determined that the person was unarmed, but the authorities’ response was immediate and the event was briefly interrupted.

June 18, 2016: Attempted weapon grab in Las Vegas

During Trump’s first presidential campaign, a British man attempted to grab a police officer’s gun at a rally in Las Vegas. Authorities said the suspect admitted he intended to kill Trump. He was arrested on the spot, convicted, and later deported to the United Kingdom.

March 12, 2016: Stage rush in Ohio

At a campaign event in Dayton, Ohio, a man ran toward the stage before being restrained by police officers. Although no weapon was found, the incident was considered a serious security threat, and the perpetrator was later sentenced to probation.