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What are the chances of a U.S. President being assassinated on the job?

April 29, 2020 by Karen Hill

The chances of a U.S. President being assassinated on the job are not that bad.

Only four of the 43 so far have been killed by assassins, which is fewer than 10 percent.

Tell your mom that it’s about the same odds as working for the post office.

Okay, we’re kidding about that last part. Please don’t reroute our mail to Bulgaria again.

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About Karen Hill

Karen Hill is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist. Born in New York, her work has appeared in the Examiner, Yahoo News, Buzzfeed, among others.

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