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Will this latest attempt to kill Donald Trump affect the US election?

The former president’s campaign has been quick to seek donations in the light of the new assassination attempt but the first attack is already a footnote in the White House race

This is the second time Donald Trump has been targeted in an assassination attempt in the space of two months as the race for the White House enters its final stages.

The Trump campaign wasted little time in sending out an email to supporters on Sunday, asking backers for more money, but whether the latest incident leads to a change in his electoral chances remains doubtful.

Trump has slipped behind Kamala Harris in most polls in recent weeks but the race appears far too close to call, even after a debate between the rivals last week that was widely seen as a victory for the vice-president.

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