The long-simmering tensions in Butler erupted after a gunman shot Trump at a rally, causing deep divisions in a community once known for its political harmony.
'The statue and 'fight, fight, fight' resonates with everybody,' said local businessman Bob Oesterling, reflecting the prevailing sentiment of urgency among Trump supporters in Butler.
Barbara Davidson noted that people coming into Butler are 'very afraid and very angry,' signaling the escalating intensity of political divisions post-assassination attempt.
As both sides dig in ahead of the election, traditional community relationships are praised, raising concerns over how politics has fundamentally altered Butler.
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