Trump Talks ‘Surreal’ Assassination Attempt, ‘Miracle’ Surviving
There were five words spoken by former President Donald Trump that summed up his feelings after an assassination attempt on his life — “I’m supposed to be dead.” Those were the words Trump spoke in an exclusive…
There were five words spoken by former President Donald Trump that summed up his feelings after an Assassination Attempt on his life — “I’m supposed to be dead.”
Those were the words Trump spoke in an exclusive interview with The New York Post while en route to Wisconsin for them Republican National Convention.
Trump was grazed by a bullet Saturday during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
“The doctor at the hospital said he never saw anything like this, he called it a miracle,” Trump said. A large, loose white bandage covered his right ear that had been pierced by a bullet. No photos were permitted.
“I’m not supposed to be here, I’m supposed to be dead,” Trump said. “I’m supposed to be dead.”
Trump, 78, explained he was just inches away from being murdered.
The former president said he turned his head a little to the right in order to read a chart on illegal immigrants. That little movement ended up saving his life.
The presumptive GOP presidential nominee wanted to keep speaking, but the Secret Service said it was not safe and he had to go to the hospital.
He described the agents as “linebackers” flying in to protect him from the shooting. This resulted in a large bruise on his right forearm.