Trump says “American spirit” of Butler’s assassination attempt wins “evil force”

president Donald Trump Sunday, reflecting the first anniversary of the assassination attempt against him, said he believed that God alone saved him that day “restored our beloved republic to greatness and save our country from those seeking destruction.”

Trump then made an assassination attempt at a campaign rally held in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. Trump suffered an ear injury after the bullet passed by him, one pair was killed and the other pair was injured.

A Secret Service sniper fatally shot the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, who climbed to the top of a nearby building.

“A year ago today, 6:11 pm – eight minutes after taking the stage at Butler Farms, gathering thousands of Americans at the campaign rally – the rifle fire broke out, and the assassin’s bullets silenced our lives within a quarter of an inch after ending my life to restore the great movement in America.”

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“However, in Providence and the grace of Almighty God, my life is spared.” “We commemorate a year since the painful events of July 13, 2024, and we reiterate that the American spirit has and will forever overcome the power of evil and destruction.”

The president praised those who were eager to help victims at the rally, including first responders and attendees of the regular rally, saying: “In heroes.”

“Those who started the scars from that July evening defended our republic in one of the darkest moments in our country, which created comfort and life-saving care for those injured in terms of chaos and uncertainty,” Trump said.

He added that doctors and first responders were eager to help the injured, while Rally men guided their fellow citizens to safety, “Patriots raised their fists to support support and national pride.”

“These men and women arrive at the rally like ordinary Americans, but stay as heroes,” Trump said. “They represent the best in our country and we are forever grateful for their kindness and compassion.”

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Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump also emphasized the name of Corey Compperatore, a rally participant who was killed during the event.

“The world will never forget the tragic losses of Corey Comperatore, a firefighter, veteran, devout husband and father,” Trump said. “When the gunfire broke out, Corey protected his wife and two daughters without hesitation. He died, he died of a hero, and we thank him for his inspiring love, heroism and loyalty.”

Butler’s shooting raises questions about how the suspect can climb nearby buildings and shoots Trump, leading to censorship Agent And his director resigned after the incident.

The agency further raised questions after another incident in September, where a gunman camped in a bush outside a Trump golf course and was shot dead by Secret Service agents.

Under new leadership appointed by Trump, the agency has been working to address the failure that began last year with the Butler shooting. But questions about safety errors remain, and the gunman’s motives are unclear.

Donald Trump was ousted by U.S. Secret Service agents after being grazed by bullets at a rally held in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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“My firm belief is that God alone saved me for the purpose of justice that day: restore our beloved republic to greatness and save our nation from those seeking destruction,” Trump said in his statement. “After a year of my attempt at Butler’s life, our nation is in a new golden age. History will remember that it may have become an assassin for its cowardice and failure, but the grand legacy of the hero of July 13, 2024 will be forever engraved in the hearts of our nation.”

Trump said he doesn’t like to think too much Butler’s assassination attempt.

“I don’t want to think too much,” Trump said. “I have a job to do, so I don’t want to think too much. It’s a bit of a dangerous career to be president, but I really don’t like to think about it. It’s better not to think about that.”