Donald Trump Breaks Silence and Reveals Why He Thinks He Keeps Being Targeted for Assassination

Donald Trump recently spoke about why he believes he has been the target of several assassination attempts, just days after a frightening security incident at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

Over the weekend, an armed man reportedly managed to breach the security perimeter surrounding Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach. According to authorities, the suspect, later identified as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin, entered the property carrying a weapon. Secret Service agents confronted him, and officials say the situation quickly escalated when the man allegedly raised his gun toward officers. Agents opened fire, killing him at the scene.

Trump was not at the Florida estate when the incident happened, but security officials confirmed that the situation could have been extremely dangerous if he had been present. The event once again raised concerns about presidential security and the increasing number of threats against political leaders in the United States.

This was not the first time Trump has faced danger from armed individuals. During his 2024 presidential campaign, a gunman fired shots at a rally, and a bullet grazed Trump’s ear. The moment shocked the country and became one of the most dramatic events of that election cycle. Despite the injury, Trump survived with only minor physical harm.

Later that same year, another man, Ryan Routh, was accused of attempting a second assassination plot against Trump. Earlier this month, Routh was sentenced to life in prison, bringing some legal closure to that case but doing little to calm ongoing security fears.

Speaking at the White House on February 23 while hosting families affected by crimes linked to undocumented immigrants, Trump reflected on these incidents and offered his own explanation for why he believes he has been targeted so many times. He suggested that attackers tend to focus on presidents who leave a strong mark on history.

Trump argued that assassins usually go after what he called “consequential” presidents leaders who represent major political change or strong national movements. He pointed to historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy, saying both were targeted because they symbolized important moments in American history. According to Trump, the fact that he has faced multiple threats could be seen as proof that he is a significant and influential president.

At one point, Trump joked that maybe he should try being “less consequential” to avoid danger. Speaking to Border Czar Tom Homan during the event, he light-heartedly asked whether they could slow things down and act like a “normal president” for a while, drawing laughter from some people in attendance.

Beyond discussing the threats against him, Trump also used the event to announce a new national observance. He officially declared February 22 as National Angel Family Day, a day meant to honor families who have lost loved ones to crimes committed by undocumented immigrants as well as victims of the fentanyl drug crisis.

In his statement, Trump called on Americans to gather in places of worship to remember those who lost their lives and to show support for grieving families. He urged community leaders, public officials, and citizens across the country to work together to reduce violence, combat drug abuse, and protect innocent lives.