Trump heads to Florida stronghold in first public event since foiled attack
3 sources covered this · see comparison →President Donald Trump made his first public appearance outside the White House since a foiled assassination attempt, visiting The Villages in Florida to promote tax and Social Security policies amid declining approval ratings and economic concerns. The trip, held under heightened scrutiny, comes as inflation and gasoline prices rise and Republican candidates face challenges ahead of the midterm elections. Trump dismissed changes to his security detail, expressing confidence in the Secret Service despite the recent breach.
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Trump heads to Florida stronghold in first public event since foiled attackSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxU.S. President Donald Trump takes questions from the media after signing an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 30, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan ErnstPublished May 01, 2026, 06:08 PMUpdated May 01, 2026, 06:13 PMListenTHE VILLAGES, Florida, May 1 - President Donald Trump will venture outside the White House for the first time since a foiled assassination attempt, traveling on Friday to a Florida stronghold under mounting political pressure and intense scrutiny of his security.Trump is expected to tout new tax deductions for seniors and accessibility improvements at the Social Security Administration during a visit…
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