2024's US Fallout: Trump Assassination, Brian Thompson Murder, and More

Dec 30, 2024 Komal Das

The presidential election In the 2024 election, Trump and JD Vance defeated Harris and Walz, winning all swing states and holding onto 2020 victories despite legal challenges

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Assassination attempts on Donald Trump In 2024, Trump survived two assassination attempts: one in July in Pennsylvania and another in September at his Florida golf course

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The murder of Brian Thompson On December 4, 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead by Luigi Mangione, who was arrested and pleaded not guilty

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Major hurricanes In 2024, hurricanes Helene and Milton caused widespread destruction, deaths, and flooding across the Southeastern US, Florida, and Mexico

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The Jeffrey Epstein list In January 2024, documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein were released, naming figures like Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, and Michael Jackson

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ arrest In 2024, Diddy was raided and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering, accused of coercing women into sexual acts and blackmail

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The murder of Laken Riley In 2024, Laken Riley's murder by illegal immigrant Jose Ibarra sparked border safety debates, with Trump blaming Biden's immigration policies

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Baltimore bridge collapse On March 26, 2024, the Dali cargo ship collided with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsing it and killing six workers. A replacement is planned by 2028

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The death of Aaron Bushnell US Air Force member Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy and live streamed the video of the incident showing him walking up to the Israeli embassy and pouring a liquid on himself before setting himself ablaze, repeatedly shouting “Free Palestine”

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School shootings In 2024, Colt Gray, 14, killed four at Apalachee High, while Natalie Rupnow, 15, killed two and then herself at Abundant Life Christian School

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