The historical precedence behind tonight's rally shooting

Published July 13, 2024 at 9:09 PM EDT

Shots were fired at former President Trump at Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to analysts on historical precedence.

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