assassination
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"He obviously wants to be careful that people can't necessarily track him down. It shows someone who's paranoid about his personal safety – from germs or assassination attempts," says Fiona Hill.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
She is also facing additional legal pressure from Kirk’s former head of security after suggesting he was involved in Kirk’s assassination.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
It is tough for Harfuch to connect with ordinary Mexicans, given security concerns in the wake of the assassination attempt.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
He’d faced two assassination attempts during the campaign, and we saw what happened to the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner a couple of weeks ago.
From Slate • May 7, 2026
Despite Abraham Lincoln’s assassination just sixteen years earlier, President Garfield did not have armed guards protecting him.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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