Ford survived two assassination attempts. In both cases, the assailants were able to get close, but no bullets fired. Regan survived an actual attack - shots fi

Ford survived two assassination attempts. In both cases, the assailants were able to get close, but no bullets fired. Regan survived an actual attack - shots fired and one bullet stopped. The assailant was seen in the waiting guests visibly nervous, abrupt and aggressive. The 'special agent' (the ones with guns who travel with the president) got in the way to block further shots. I suspect it is a bit edgy being the one just behind the president...