Slovak PM Robert Fico Marks Assassination Attempt Anniversary with Push-ups and Swim
On May 15, 2026, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico marked the second anniversary of the assassination attempt against him by posting a video on social media platform X. In the clip, Fico is seen walking along a highway in tight underwear, performing six push-ups with crossed legs, and swimming in a lake with his dog. He captioned the post with the phrase, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger," and wished viewers a nice day. The original incident occurred on May 15, 2024, in Handlová, where Fico was shot three times by Juraj Cintula, a 71-year-old amateur writer. Cintula was subsequently sentenced to 21 years in prison after the attack was classified as terrorism. Despite the severity of the attack, Fico has publicly forgiven his assailant while attributing the motive to political hatred incited by the Slovak opposition. This commemorative act highlights Fico's recovery and his continued political narrative framing the attack as a result of domestic political tensions rather than isolated criminal intent.
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