Trump's Reaction to Assassination Attempt: 'Was That God?'

The Assassination Attempt and Its Impact

• 🎯 The assassination attempt on Donald Trump on July 13th, 2024, is discussed as a significant event that should have lingered longer in public memory.
• 💡 Selena Zito argues that while the event didn't last in legacy media, it profoundly impacted America's trust in the media, with what little remained disappearing.
• 📌 The incident is described as having left a mark on everyone, changing the course of the campaign and the man himself.

Trump's Personal Reflections

• 📞 President Trump called Selena Zito the morning after the attempt, expressing concern for her and her daughter's well-being, despite his own injury.
• 💬 During multiple conversations that day, Trump repeatedly questioned his actions, asking, "Why did I turn my head?" and "Why did I bring that chart down?"
• 🙏 He concluded that the event was the hand of God, stating, "I believe I have a different purpose now" if he were to become president again, as he felt he was saved for a reason.

The Meaning of Strength and Purpose

• ⚡ Trump explained that his actions during the attempt were not about vanity but about projecting the strength of the American presidency.
• 🇺🇸 He felt it was his obligation to show strength to prevent panic among those around him and the nation, demonstrating that the country retained its exceptionalism.
• 🚀 This display of strength became a resounding theme throughout his campaign and subsequent presidency, reflecting a man who knows he was saved for a purpose.

Erosion of Trust in Media

• 📺 The media's initial reporting, suggesting Trump was hit by glass and not a bullet, was quickly disproven by visible evidence, leading to public dismissal of subsequent reports.
• 🗣️ This incident, coupled with media narratives about Joe Biden's well-being, solidified public distrust, making any further media statements about the event seem unbelievable.

The Shooter and the Investigation

• 👤 The identity and motives of the shooter, Thomas Matthew Krooks, remain layered and challenging to fully understand due to his loner status and lack of digital breadcrumbs.
• 🔒 The shooter's parents lawyering up prevented further questioning, and the Biden administration was perceived as not aggressively pursuing the incident.
• 🤔 It's suggested the motive could be as simple as a desire to prove himself after being mocked for his rifle team tryouts, though this cannot be discounted.