The word “badass” was bandied about a lot after the first assassination attempt on Donald Trump last year.
Famously, the Republican candidate, bloodied and about to be carried off the stage by Secret Service, raised his fist in defiance.
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President Donald Trump holds a meeting in the Situation Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., June 21, 2025.
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The word “badass” was bandied about a lot after the first assassination attempt on Donald Trump last year.
Famously, the Republican candidate, bloodied and about to be carried off the stage by Secret Service, raised his fist in defiance.

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Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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The word “badass” was bandied about a lot after the first assassination attempt on Donald Trump last year.
Famously, the Republican candidate, bloodied and about to be carried off the stage by Secret Service, raised his fist in defiance.

About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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