In October of 1912 while running to make a return to the White House as a “Progressive Bull Moose”, former President Theodore Roosevelt was shot in an assassination attempt by John Fleming Schrank as he(Roosevelt) was preparing to give a speech. Roosevelt, of course being Roosevelt realizing that the gunshot wound was not life threatening, did what neither any man or woman (including myself) would do.
He gave his hour and a half speech as planned and then was treated for his injury afterwards. Roosevelt survived the shot which was in turn slowed by the papers and glasses case in his pocket however the bullet remained in his body.
Regardless of where you stand on the political spectrum or whether you were a fan of Roosevelt or not, one cannot deny that Theodore Roosevelt not only had a backbone both literally and metaphorically speaking but that he was one of the most thick skinned presidents to have held the Oval Office and walked the earth.
On July 13th 2024 at a rally in Butler, PA. Former President Donald Trump was shot in an assassination attempt when a live bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear, leaving one attendee dead and another badly injured.
Here is the statement made by Trump from his Truth Social account!
I want to thank the United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country.
Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots and immediately felt the bullet ripping through my skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA! – Donald J, Trump via Truth Social
As of the writing of this article the gunman has been identified as 20 year old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pa.
Before I go any further I want to say that my prayers go out to the family of the slain victim, the one who was badly injured and to Trump and his family as they move forward from this horrific day and onward to the November election.
I also want to say that for being 78 years old, Trump has displayed before the American people that he is indeed the bravest and strongest American to roam the land of the free and home of the brave to date. To get back up after being grazed by a bullet and still pumping up the crowd with his fist in the air and chanting “fight” as the Secret Service was shielding him to safety is the most American thing ever.
And I believe had it not been for the horrific situation at hand along with the safety protocols in place, Trump would have still carried on with his speech just as Roosevelt did 111 years prior. As a Christian I will say that God had His hand of protection on him(Trump), it is by His grace that Trump escaped fatality from this act of terror and it is also a reminder that God’s not done with Trump yet, and neither are we the people of the United States of America.
After seeing what the world saw on national television, I don’t see how one can deny God’s existence and Trump and the internet is taking notice.
It was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening. – Donald J. Trump
This is a medical miracle and stirring sign from God that he recovered from this. – Dr. Marc Siegel (Fox News Medical Contributor)
God must have been watching down on the president. – Aaron Cohen (Israeli Special Operations veteran)
Trump will be speaking this week at the Republican National Convention as planned as he accepts the Republican nomination for President and more than likely will reveal his running mate. Get ready America, The Aggressive Bull Elephant is coming back to the White House. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
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I must call out the despicable silence of Lynn Mitchell and the blog under her “care”. A bug mouth like hers is never quiet when it’s her ox being gored, yet she forgets to comment on the tragic attempt on Trumps life. What a bitter shrew she’s become. Why have the Bearing Drifts principals allowed her to drive it into the ground?
He wasn’t graced by a bullet. He suffered a minor cut from flying glass and plastic from the shattered teleprompter screen.
*facepalm*
*mouthpenis*
It has already been said-Trump is the leader of the free world and the people’s President.
Agreed. Growing up in NYC, I remember Trump being in the news often and I can tell you this man takes crap from nobody. The attempted assassination makes him stronger in the eyes of his supporters who draw strength in these insane times from a man built for these times.
America is in need of one tough cookie to stem the communist tide of democrats and RINOs. I see no other man with the courage to do so. He must be our next president.