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The Mary Sue
Sanchari Ghosh

Trump’s reasoning for repeatedly being attacked is simple: he thinks he is as great as Abraham Lincoln

The shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, 2026, which was believed to be a targeted attack against President Donald Trump, has sparked widespread discussion. While some people, especially those active online, think the attack was staged by Trump officials to draw attention to him amid declining approval ratings, others believe Trump is one of the few unfortunate presidents who is repeatedly targeted for all the “great” things he is doing for the American people.

Donald Trump also has an opinion on the recurrence of such incidents. He believes people keep attacking him because he is impactful and important, like none other than Abraham Lincoln. 

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