‘Trump House’ owner dies after assault near home decorated with paraphernalia
Kerry Sheron, the 69-year-old owner of the 'Trump House' in Southern California, died following an alleged unprovoked assault by a Navy veteran. The attack, which occurred outside his home, involved multiple blows to the head and has raised questions about potential political motives. Local officials have condemned the violence and called for an end to political attacks on citizens.
- ▪Kerry Sheron was assaulted on May 20 and died in the hospital on Sunday.
- ▪The alleged assailant, Thomas Butler, has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses.
- ▪Sheron's home was known for its pro-Trump decorations, which may have contributed to the attack.
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- ▪ ‘Trump House’ owner dies after brutal attack outside Escondido home — California Post
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 14:44:51 +0000 |
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The 69-year-old owner of the “Trump House” in Southern California died this week after he was allegedly assaulted by a Navy veteran in what authorities said was an unprovoked assault. Kerry Sheron, an Army veteran known for covering his home with MAGA paraphernalia and American flags, died at a hospital on Sunday after sustaining multiple blows to the head. The attack occurred on May 20 outside his home in Escondido. Recommended Stories Bowser signs emergency order reinstating teen curfew until DC Council’s bill goes into effect Prosecutors drop charges against Kat Abughazaleh and other ICE facility protestors DOJ unveils ‘largest autism fraud scheme’ tied to $90 million Minnesota Medicaid theft Deputy District Attorney Ross Garcia said Thomas Butler, 32, punched Sheron in the jaw once…
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