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Alleged ‘Trump House’ suspect was Navy veteran with ‘severe PTSD’: family friend

  • A 32-year-old Navy veteran, Thomas Caleb Butler, was charged with attempted murder after attacking 69-year-old Kerry Sheron, owner of the 'Trump House' in Escondido, California, leaving Sheron in critical condition.
  • Butler, who suffers from severe PTSD and mental illness, lived nearby and was described as isolated and paranoid by a family friend.
  • Sheron's residence is known for its American flags and pro-Donald Trump displays, and his wife said she has no hope of his recovery; authorities are investigating the motive and currently do not believe it was politically motivated.
  • A utility worker restrained Butler before officers arrived, and Butler is held without bail pending charges; the incident has prompted calls for a full investigation.
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New York Post broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
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