Here are some of the most interesting incidents and theories:
2024 Pennsylvania rally assassination attempt**:
- On July 13, 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire during a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. As a result of the shooting, Trump was injured, and the shooter and another attendee were killed【8†source】.
2017 Forklift Incident**:
- In 2017, Gregory Lee Lingyang stole a forklift from an oil refinery and tried to tip over Trump's presidential limousine. The forklift got stuck, and Lingyang fled the scene but was arrested by police. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison【8†source】【7†source】.
Ricin letters in 2018 and 2020:
- In 2018, William Clyde Allen III sent ricin-poisoned letters to Trump and the Pentagon. In 2020, Canadian Pascale Ferrier tried to send a similar letter to Trump, but it was intercepted before it reached its target【8†source】.
"Deep State" conspiracy theories":
- Alex Jones, a well-known conspiracy theorist, has put forward the idea that if Trump looks like a real contender to win the 2024 election, then the "deep state" may try to remove him using extreme methods such as blowing up a plane or shooting him. Jones believes that Trump is a threat to the invisible forces that run the country【9†source】.
These incidents and conspiracy theories reflect the complex and dangerous atmosphere surrounding high-profile political figures like Donald Trump. The diversity and unpredictability of these threats underscore the importance of security measures and constant vigilance.