Kerry Sheron, the Southern California Army veteran known for owning the iconic “Trump House,” is fighting for his life after a brutal assault outside his home, with his wife saying the odds of his survival are virtually nonexistent.
Wednesday to reports of an assault in progress near the intersection of East Mission Avenue and Buchanan Street, directly adjacent to Sheron’s heavily decorated home. When officers arrived, they found the 69-year-old suffering from catastrophic injuries. Authorities said a utility worker who witnessed the attack stepped in and helped restrain the suspect until police arrived.
His wife, Maria Garcia, gave a devastating update as the family waits for what appears to be the worst. She told reporters she does not expect her husband to survive. “He tried to kill my husband, you know,” Garcia told CBS 8. “It’s terrible. I don’t know what kind of hate… what heart, the black heart.”
Trump House Known for Political Displays
The home, known throughout the San Diego area as the “Trump House,” has long been covered in American flags, patriotic decorations and pro-Trump displays. Garcia suggested the visible patriotic displays may have fueled hostility. “They don’t like the flags. I don’t know why. I support America. He is being held without bail at the Vista Detention Facility in San Diego County.
Authorities say Butler fled the scene after the attack but was quickly tracked down and arrested. A friend of Butler told the California Post that the suspect is a Navy veteran with serious mental health struggles. “This is the guy that plays with Legos and Star Wars stuff,” the friend reportedly said. The friend described Butler as increasingly paranoid and unstable. “He sits in his room and thinks everyone is coming to get him,” the friend reportedly said.
Investigation Underway Into Motive
While police have not publicly declared a motive, Sheron’s home has previously been the target of vandalism and complaints. Its highly visible political messaging made it one of the most recognizable private homes in the area. California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa called for swift action. “Full and immediate investigation,” Issa wrote on X. President Trump’s supporters are “routinely the victims of leftist violence all across the country,” Issa said.
At this stage, investigators have not publicly confirmed whether politics played any role in the alleged attempted killing. Still, for Sheron’s family, those questions are secondary to the immediate tragedy unfolding. Sheron’s patriotic home became a symbol for supporters in the area who saw it as an unapologetic display of American pride. The utility worker who intervened may have prevented an even worse outcome, though Sheron’s condition remains dire, Fox News reported.
As of the latest reports, Butler remains behind bars awaiting further court proceedings. For now, a veteran known for proudly displaying his support for America and President Trump is fighting for his life, while his family braces for what may come next.
