On July 13, 2024, FBI officials identified a suspect following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump sustained minor injuries and was swiftly taken off stage by Secret Service agents as shots rang out. Law enforcement sources confirmed the suspect and an audience member were killed. The incident drew widespread condemnation from political figures.

President Biden's speech in Normandy, commemorating D-Day, honored U.S. Army Rangers and emphasized democratic values, contrasting with former President Trump's approach. His message framed democracy vs. dictatorship as the central issue for the 2024 election, while addressing aid to Ukraine and the complexities posed by his stance on Israel and Gaza.