People Try to Hurt President Donald Trump

May 5, 2026, 22:39
USPolitics

Introduction

Many people tried to hurt President Donald Trump. Some people sent bad messages and some used guns.

Main Body

On April 25, 2026, a man named Cole Allen tried to attack the President. He had guns and knives. He hurt a Secret Service agent. Now, the police put him in jail. Other people also sent threats. Dean DelleChiaie sent a bad email. James Comey posted a picture on Instagram. The government says these pictures were secret messages to kill the President. On May 4, 2026, Michael Marx shot a gun near a big monument. The Secret Service stopped him. A young person was hurt in this fight. Now, people are very angry and they fight about the law.

Conclusion

There are many threats today. The media and the courts are divided.

Learning

🕒 Talking about the Past

In this text, we see words that tell us things already happened. This is the most important part of reaching A2 English: moving from 'now' to 'before'.

The Pattern: Most words just add -ed to the end.

  • try → tried
  • attack → attacked
  • post → posted

The 'Rule Breakers' (Irregular): Some words change completely. You must memorize these because they are very common:

  • have → had
  • put → put (stays the same!)

Quick Guide for You:

  • Sent comes from Send (Send → Sent)
  • Shot comes from Shoot (Shoot → Shot)

Summary Map: Action Now →\rightarrow Action Finished Use →\rightarrow Used Hurt →\rightarrow Hurt

Vocabulary Learning

attack
to try to hurt or harm someone
Example:He tried to attack the man in the park.
gun
a weapon that shoots bullets
Example:She carried a gun in her bag.
knife
a sharp blade used for cutting
Example:He used a knife to cut the bread.
secret
hidden or not known to many people
Example:The secret recipe was kept in a safe.
service
a group of people who help protect the president
Example:The Secret Service protects the president.
jail
a place where people are kept after being arrested
Example:He was sent to jail for his crime.
threat
a warning or danger that may happen
Example:The threat of rain made them cancel the picnic.
email
a message sent electronically
Example:She sent an email to her teacher.
picture
a photograph or image
Example:He showed a picture of his family.
monument
a large structure that remembers something
Example:The monument honored the soldiers.
fight
to argue or struggle with someone
Example:They fought over the last slice of pizza.
law
a rule that people must follow
Example:The law says you must wear a seatbelt.