Former President Donald Trump addressed the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Thursday, recounting the moments he came close to death during an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. In his highly anticipated speech, Trump acknowledged the role of God in saving his life and expressed gratitude to the American people for their support and prayers following the incident.
Trump began by describing the warm, beautiful day when he was speaking about his administration’s actions on immigration before being shot at. He recalled hearing a loud whizzing sound and feeling something hit his right ear hard as bullets continued to fly around him. Secret Service agents rushed to Trump’s aid, but he felt safe knowing God was on his side.
The former president emphasized the incredible aspect of the incident – that if he hadn’t moved his head at the last second, the assassin’s bullet would have hit its mark, and he would not be here today. He also praised the crowd for their bravery and composure during the attack, as they refused to panic or stampede, instead searching for the sniper and pointing in his direction. Trump credits this calm reaction with saving many lives that day.
Trump’s survival was attributed to the grace of God, and he expressed his gratitude for the support from the American people. He also acknowledged the death of attendee Corey Comperatore, whose firefighter uniform was on stage during the event, and called him a fine man. Trump quoted scripture, stating that there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for others – a spirit that has defined America in its darkest hours.
Despite the assassination attempt, Trump declared that he and the American people were more determined than ever to unite and move forward. He encouraged everyone to recognize each moment of life as a gift from God and to focus on the future, promise, and renewal of America.