What will the Trump assassination attempt mean for the US presidential election?

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump reacts as he is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Coming less than four months before the Nov. 5 election, the assassination attempt against Republican candidate for the US presidential election Donald Trump could have a far-reaching impact.

It could boost Trump's candidacy against sitting president Joe Biden, in some ways, but increase the turmoil in others.