Donald Trump recounted a dramatic rally shooting in Butler Township, Pennsylvania, where a sniper's bullet grazed his ear. Despite the chaos, Trump felt calm, attributing his survival to divine intervention. The attack occurred during his speech accepting the Republican presidential nomination and introducing JD Vance as his running mate.
Former President Donald Trump recounted a harrowing experience from a rally in Butler Township, Pennsylvania, where a sniper's attempt on his life interrupted his speech. Speaking about the incident, Trump described how a gunshot grazed his right ear as he addressed the enthusiastic crowd.
“It was a warm, beautiful evening, and the campaign was going exceptionally well,” Trump said. He was in high spirits, discussing his administration's achievements on immigration, when he heard a “loud whizzing sound” and felt a sharp pain in his ear. Instinctively, Trump touched his ear and saw blood on his hand, realizing the gravity of the situation.
As bullets flew, Trump dropped to the ground, protected by Secret Service agents who shielded him with their bodies. Despite the chaos, Trump felt an unexpected sense of calm, attributing his safety to divine intervention. “The incredible thing is, had I not turned my head at the last moment, the bullet would have struck me directly,” he noted.
Trump praised the crowd’s composure, highlighting their bravery in identifying and pointing out the sniper. The incident occurred during a significant moment: Trump’s acceptance speech at the Republican convention, where he formally became the party’s candidate for the November election. He also introduced JD Vance, a 39-year-old senator from Ohio, as his running mate.
The episode underscored the heightened security challenges faced by public figures and the unpredictable nature of political rallies.
