BUTLER, PA—Former President Donald Trump has been indicted yet again, this time for the actions of his Secret Service detail. The indictment, announced with much fanfare, charges Trump with conspiracy and manslaughter after his Secret Service agents killed a would-be assassin during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

The bizarre incident occurred last week when an armed individual, later identified as John Doe, attempted to take a shot at the former President. Acting swiftly, Secret Service agents neutralized the threat, resulting in Doe’s untimely demise. While many hailed the agents as heroes, the justice system apparently saw things differently.

“This is an unprecedented case,” said Alan Dershowitz, constitutional scholar and legal commentator. “We are now holding a protectee responsible for the defensive actions of his protectors. It’s as if the legal system has gone mad.”

The indictment alleges that Trump’s presence at the rally constituted a “reckless endangerment” that led to the altercation. Prosecutors argue that Trump should have anticipated the potential for violence and therefore bears responsibility for the actions of his Secret Service detail.

“This is just another chapter in the witch hunt,” declared Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s erstwhile attorney. “First, they impeached him over a phone call. Now they’re indicting him for having competent bodyguards. What’s next? Charging him for getting sunburned?”

Legal experts are divided on the implications of the indictment. Some view it as a dangerous precedent that undermines the protective duties of the Secret Service, while others see it as a necessary step to ensure accountability at the highest levels.

President Joe Biden, when asked for his thoughts during a press conference, stated, “Look, no one is above the law. If we don’t hold people accountable, even for the actions of others, we risk the very fabric of our democracy. Or something like that.”

Critics of the indictment have not minced words. Senator Lindsey Graham remarked, “This is the most absurd thing I’ve ever seen. What’s next? Indicting a driver for being in a car accident where someone else was at fault?”

Protests erupted outside the courthouse, with Trump supporters carrying signs that read “Defend the Defenders” and “Self-Defense is Not a Crime.” The rallying cry echoed across social media, where the hashtag #ProtectProtectors trended for hours.

In a twist that seems ripped from a political thriller, the indictment has even drawn support from some unexpected quarters. “I rarely agree with Trump, but this is beyond the pale,” said Senator Bernie Sanders. “This could set a dangerous precedent for anyone who relies on security.”

As Trump prepares to face yet another legal battle, his statement through a spokesperson was defiant: “This latest indictment is nothing more than political persecution disguised as justice. The Deep State won’t stop until they’ve dismantled everything I stand for.”

The nation remains polarized as the trial looms, with many questioning whether this is a genuine pursuit of justice or an elaborate scheme to derail Trump’s political future.

In a lighter moment, Saturday Night Live has already begun working on sketches, with one writer commenting, “We couldn’t make this stuff up if we tried. Reality has become our best source of comedy.”

As the saga continues, one thing is clear: the political theater surrounding Donald Trump is far from over.

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