Former President Donald Trump began his speech at the GOP presidential nomination by recounting an assassination attempt he recently survived at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump described in vivid detail the events leading up to the shooting and how he narrowly escaped the assassin’s bullet that came within a quarter of an inch of taking his life. Despite being injured, Trump expressed his gratitude to the American people for their support and love following the attempt on his life.
Trump recounted how the crowd at the rally remained remarkably calm and did not stampede, allowing many lives to be saved. He credited the Secret Service agents for protecting him and ultimately stopping the shooter. Trump also honored the memory of Corey Comperatore, who lost his life trying to shield others from the bullets. He praised Corey’s bravery and that of the two other victims who were seriously injured but are now recovering.
In a poignant moment, Trump asked for a moment of silence to honor Corey and emphasized the sacrifice he made. He also mentioned that over $6.3 million had been raised to support the families of those affected by the shooting. Trump concluded his speech by expressing his gratitude for the outpouring of support and reflecting on the providential nature of his survival. He thanked the American people for their love and ended his address with a call for unity and resilience.
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