Donald Trump holds first event since apparent assassination attempt

Donald Trump described running for president as ‘a dangerous business’ (Paul Sancya/AP)

Former president Donald Trump has made his first public appearance since Sunday’s second apparent assassination attempt against him, speaking to a crowd chanting “God bless Trump!” and “Fight, Fight, Fight” as US Secret Service agents surrounded the stage to protect him.

The Republican presidential nominee, at an event in Flint, Michigan, described running for president as “a dangerous business” akin to car racing or bull riding.