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Zito’s Book on Trump Assassination Attempt Will Be a Movie

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA, USA, JUL 17 – Salena Zito's bestseller recounts the near-fatal shooting of Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, and is being adapted into a film directed by Brett Ratner, slated for 2026 release.

  • Salena Zito announced on The Sean Spicer Show that her book on the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania is becoming a movie set for release next year.
  • Pense Productions, led by Scott Sander who admires Zito's journalism, optioned the book after reading it and seeing its pivotal historical significance.
  • Titled Butler, the book provides a deeply personal look at Donald Trump and the everyday Americans who supported his bid for a historic second term, revealing layers of American culture and politics through the events surrounding an attempted attack on the former president.
  • Zito emphasized the significance of the events in Butler within American history, commended law enforcement, and stressed the urgent need for increased protection following the incident.
  • The book's adaptation highlights continuing interest in the event and Trump's experiences, including his reflection on almost losing his life and acknowledging rally security mistakes.
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