Trump admin updates: Trump marks 1 year since assassination attempt in Butler, PA

Trump reflected on the death of Corey Comperatore, who was killed at the rally.

Last Updated: July 13, 2025, 8:43 PM EDT

President Trump defended his attorney Pam Bondi on Saturday as leadership at the Justice Department and the FBI face turmoil over its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Trump praised Bondi for doing a "fantastic job" and urged his "boys" and "gals" to stop criticizing her. "LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB — SHE’S GREAT!" he posted on his social media platform.

On Sunday, the president and first lady Melania Trump are attending the FIFA Club World Cup in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Jul 13, 2025, 6:39 PM EDT

Trump admin appeals judge's restrictions on California immigration raids

President Donald Trump's administration has filed an appeal intending to reverse the temporary halt on certain immigrant apprehension tactics allegedly employed by the Department of Homeland Security.

The filing to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals comes after a federal judge on Friday temporarily barred the Trump administration from conducting broad, untargeted immigration stops and arrests in parts of California.

Federal agents ride on horseback at MacArthur Park, July 7, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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The temporary restraining order blocked DHS from making arrests of people based solely on factors like race, accent, the type of work they do and their presence at a particular location -- such as day laborer pick up sites and agricultural sites.

The ruling only applies to the seven counties covered by the Central District, which includes Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

-ABC News' Armando Garcia

Jul 13, 2025, 3:33 PM EDT

Trump attending FIFA event in New Jersey

Trump is attending the FIFA Club World Cup in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea gives the president a preview of sorts for next year’s FIFA World Cup, which the U.S. is hosting.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino, from right, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump listen during the playing of the National Anthem at the Club World Cup final soccer match, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 13, 2025.
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Trump was briefly shown with first lady Melania Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the Jumbotron during the playing of the national anthem and some members of the crowd could be heard booing.

-ABC News’ Lalee Ibssa

Jul 13, 2025, 3:07 PM EDT

Witkoff says he’ll meet Qataris at FIFA event Trump is attending

Trump’s Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff said he was “hopeful” on Gaza cease-fire negotiations and indicated he would be meeting with Qatari officials at the FIFA Club World Cup in New Jersey that he’s attending with Trump.

Asked to confirm reports that he would meet senior Qataris on the sidelines of the event, he replied, “I’ll be meeting them” and nodded when asked if that meant today before getting into his vehicle.

Donald Trump Jr., left, and White House special envoy Steve Witkoff wait before the arrival of President Donald Trump at Teterboro Airport in Teterboro, N.J., en route to attend the Club World Cup final soccer match, Sunday, July 13, 2025.
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Witkoff was spotted having conversations on the Teterboro Airport with Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend Bettina Anderson, Trump’s sons-in-law Jared Kushner and Michael Boulos, and Boris Epshteyn, the president’s personal senior counsel.

-ABC News’ Lalee Ibssa

Jul 13, 2025, 3:07 PM EDT

White House marks assassination anniversary

The White House marked one year after the assassination attempt on Trump in Pennsylvania, posting on X a compilation video of his life.

Former president Donald Trump is assisted offstage during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show Inc., July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa.
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"The bullet hit -- but by the grace of God, he stood up. Bloodied. Unbowed. And he fought harder," the White House wrote.

-ABC News’ Hannah Demissie

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