Aerial Video Captures Impressive Crowd at Trump Rally in Butler

Former President Donald Trump’s rally on Saturday was a major spectacle—even by his own standards.

It marked Trump’s first return to Butler, Pennsylvania, after the tragic events of July 13, when he was wounded in an attempted assassination.

Given the significance of the event, Trump supporters eagerly gathered in Butler. Local authorities had estimated that the crowd could reach as high as 60,000 attendees.

Thanks to aerial footage shared online, viewers were treated to an incredible perspective that captured the true magnitude of the gathering.

Another video posted on X, shot from a lower angle, further illustrated the vastness of the crowd.

Adding to the event’s prominence, billionaire Elon Musk made an appearance, signaling his support for Trump’s 2024 presidential bid.

A large portion of the event was dedicated to honoring the late Corey Comperatore, a former firefighter who lost his life during the tragic July 13 rally.

"He threw himself into the fire one more time and protected his family. He gave his life to save their lives," Trump said of Comperatore, according to KLRT-TV. "It is love like Corey’s that is going to unite our country."

Among those present was Sally Sheri, one of the first responders to the assassination attempt on July 13. Sheri, an emergency room paramedic at Butler Memorial Hospital, provided Trump with medical care that night and witnessed his "deeply rooted bond with his family."

Sheri spoke at the rally, reflecting on her experience.

“That evening, I witnessed a man with a deeply rooted bond with his family. I heard him speak with his wife, his children, and his grandchildren. He let them know that he was safe and that he was being taken care of,” Sheri recalled.

"I heard his daughter say, ‘Only by the grace of God you’re here,’" she added.

Sheri contrasted the image of the man she encountered with the negative portrayal of Trump often presented by the media.

“What I saw was a man, that in the aftermath of one of the most terrifying experiences of his life, showed resiliency. He showed strength and courage. He showed that his family was at the forefront,” she said.

“He was compassionate and grateful. He was kind and humble. Several times I stood and stared at him with tears rolling down my cheeks. I held the hand of that man who sends out the mean tweets and I thanked him for loving our country and for fighting for our freedoms,” Sheri continued.

She also shared her personal calling as a first responder, which was deepened by her work following the 9/11 attacks. Sheri emphasized how, on that fateful day in July, she saw Trump rising to meet his own calling.

“When I look back to the date of July 13, I see our first responders and our soon-to-be 47th president doing just that: Answering their calling,” Sheri said.

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Meanwhile, voter confidence is growing in Trump’s chances of victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election.

According to a recent Rasmussen Reports survey, voters believe that Trump is likely to win, although the race remains tight.

The poll asked respondents, "Regardless of who you plan to vote for, who do you think is most likely to win the presidential election?"

The results showed that 45 percent of likely voters believe Trump will return to the White House, 43 percent think Vice President Harris will win, and 11 percent are unsure.