Throughout US history, multiple presidents and former presidents, as well as candidates for president, have been the targets of assassination attempts. These attacks have occurred for various reasons, from personal grievances to political motivations. According to a CNN report from 2011, the list of US presidents who have faced assassination attempts is a chilling reminder of the dangers that come with holding the highest office in the land.
One of the earliest recorded assassination attempts on a US president took place in 1835 when Richard Lawrence attempted to shoot President Andrew Jackson. Since then, there have been numerous other attempts on the lives of US presidents, including a close call in July 2024 when former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt while on the campaign trail for the 2024 election.
In the history of the United States, there have been sixteen presidents who chose not to seek reelection, joining a short list of leaders who made the decision to step down from the highest office in the land. If President Biden decides not to run for a second term, he would become the latest addition to this exclusive group.
Donald Trump is just one of many US presidents and candidates for the White House who have faced threats on their lives over the past 150 years. The long history of assassination attempts on US presidents is a sobering reminder of the risks that come with the presidency.
In a new survey conducted by presidential historians, President Biden was ranked as the 14th best president in US history. This ranking, released just before Presidents Day, placed Biden among the top third of presidents to have served in the Oval Office. Former President Trump, on the other hand, was ranked last in the survey.
The upcoming presidential election in the United States is shaping up to be another contentious battle between two candidates. While the focus is on US politics, similar struggles between heads of state have been seen in Latin America and other regions around the world.
Trump's experience is not unique, as many heads of state have faced allegations of criminal behavior during their time in office. From corruption to abuse of power, presidents and leaders around the world have been found guilty of a range of crimes.
In the realm of US politics, the White House has been a target for numerous threats and attacks over the years. Presidents and candidates for president have faced danger from various sources, highlighting the need for heightened security measures at the highest levels of government.
