'I'm Not Supposed to Be Here.' Trump Reflects on Assassination Attempt, Credits Divine Intervention
Former President Donald Trump described his narrow escape from an assassination attempt during his acceptance speech, saying, “I’m not supposed to be here tonight." He also paid tribute to Corey, a fire chief killed during the incident, stating, “I stand before you by the grace of almighty God,” before honoring Comperatore’s memory. Trump praised the rally crowd for not stampeding during the attack, saying their calm actions saved lives. He called their reaction an example of the "love" his supporters have for him. Trump called for national unity and an end to "discord and division," despite fueling those things himself after refusing to accept the 2020 election results.
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00:02President Donald Trump described his narrow escape from an assassination attempt during
00:06his acceptance speech, saying, I'm not supposed to be here tonight.
00:10He also paid tribute to Corey, a fire chief killed during the incident,
00:14stating, I stand before you by the grace of almighty God.
00:17Before honoring Corey's memory, Trump praised a rally crowd for not stampeding during the attack,
00:23saying their calm actions save lives.
00:26He called the reaction an example of the love his supporters have for him.
00:30Trump called for national unity and to an end of discord and division,
00:34despite feeling those things himself after refusing to accept the 2020 election.
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