Single detail in this photo that sums up how close Donald Trump came to death

• Donald Trump's ear injured during rally
• The shooter was killed at the scene
• One spectator was killed, another two were injured
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By MITCHELL GOODBAR FOR DAILYMAIL.COM and [color=]ASHLEY blueNICKEL FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA[/color]
[b]PUBLISHED: 09:23, 14 July 2024 | UPDATED: 12:06, 14 July 2024

A new photo shows just how close a bullet came to killing Donald Trump during a shooting at his campaign rally.

Trump was seen covered in blood after a shooter, who the FBI has since identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, shot the former president's ear at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, local time.

The disturbing photo shows a grey line, a moving bullet, flying just inches from Trump's head.

The photo followed a video which showed the life-saving move Trump made just as a bullet whizzed by his head.

Right before he was struck in the ear, Trump turned his head slightly - a lucky head jerk that potentially spared him from graver injuries, or even death.

A moment after the former president slightly moved his head, the bullet appeared to strike him in the ear.

In the top right corner of the video, a fast-moving grey spot, which may be the bullet, appeared at the eight second mark.

At the end of the clip, Trump clapped his hand to the side of his head as blood can be seen above his ear and streaking across his face.


[size=10pt]A new photo shows how close a bullet (pictured right) came to killing former president Donald Trump at a rally on Saturday, local time


Trump was seen covered in blood after a shooter, who the FBI has identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, shot the former president's ear at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania


The video begins with Trump addressing his crowd of supporters in Butler, PA

'Watch how Trump turns his head at the very last second before the first shot is fired,' read a slow motion video of the shooting posted the video on X by The Hodgetwins.

Another X user, Mirthful Moments, retweeted the video and wrote: 'Literally a fraction of an inch at the last millisecond. 100 percent divine intervention.'

The incredible image was snapped by New York Times photographer, Doug Mills, who recalled it being 'a very standard, typical rally' before the drama unfolded.

'All of a sudden, there was what I thought were three or four loud pops,' he told the New York Times.

'At first I thought it was a car. The last thing I thought was it was a gun. I kept taking pictures. He went down behind the lectern, and I thought, 'Oh my God, something's happened.'

After Trump was apparently struck, he dropped behind the podium and was surrounded by secret service agents, who then ushered the former president off the stage and to his motorcade.

Before he left the stage, Trump vigorously pumped his fist before the crowd, prompting his adoring audience to start chanting: 'USA! USA!'

After the incident, Trump posted a statement on Truth Social that shed light on the shooting.

'Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead,' the GOP frontrunner wrote.

'I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear,' Trump continued.

'I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin.'


Then Trump just slightly moves his head right before the bullet reaches him


A moment later, Trump is apparently struck in the ear with the bullet. Spectators were quick to say how close the bullet was to striking Trump in a more fatal area

The former president added: 'Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening.'

Trump further extended his '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.'

The former president also expressed his gratitude for the swift response of the Secret Service.

He wrote: '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.'

Anthony Guglielmi, the Chief of Communications for the Secret Service, released a press statement that provided further details on the shooting.

'At 6:15pm, a suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside the rally venue.'

Guglielmi continued: 'US Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased.'


Trump remained defiant after the attack, energetically pumping his fist before the crowd

At the end of the statement, the chief of communications confirmed that one spectator was killed and that two spectators were injured.

The FBI is now investigating the shooting, which is being treated as an assassination attempt.

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson also announced that the House will conduct a full investigation.

'The American people deserve to know the truth,' Speaker Johnson said.

OLAADEGBU:


Shocking Image Sums up how close Donald Trump Came To Death.

jchioma:
Na God save am o! The guy’s death would have sparked the end of America as we know it. But God has a greater plan for him and his country.

DevilsEqual:
I wish him well

If this had happened here, they'd tell us how politics here is do or die affair but as since it's in the U.S, no shades

Trump is 79
Biden is 81

Why do U.S citizens keep recycling old hags

Are there no youths in the U.S anymore??

MasterJayJay:


It's boring saying same shit all over again. When was the last time incident like this occurred in USA?

DevilsEqual:


And when was a Presidential Candidate of any party ever shot at a rally in the history of Nigeria

Next time, don't try banter those that are 10times smarter than u can ever be

MasterJayJay:

Myopic to limit it to presidential candidates. There are gubernatorial, senatorial and other elective positions in the country.

You can never be smarter than my ass. Never in a trillion years.

Bankowner:
Wait for lawmakers in Nigeria, they will soon appropriate for bullet proof podium for their president.

DevilsEqual:


Your reply just showed you don't have a skill as basic as staying focused

The thread is about Trump
The incidence happen to Trump
My comment was about an American Presidential candidate which Trump definitely is


How does this even relate to Gubernatorial and Senatorial candidates?
We're they shot?
Is Trump one?


I knew more at 12 than u can ever know at 70

press9jatv:


Thank God he wasn’t killed. He was saved by Jesus Christ and the people God placed to favoured him

Donald Trump says 'God alone' saved his life and Evil will never win after he miraculously survives assassination bid
By NICK ALLEN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

PUBLISHED: 13:18, 14 July 2024 | UPDATED: 13:21, 14 July 2024

Donald Trump has thanked God for saving his life and vowed he will never 'allow Evil to win'.

The former president said he would remain 'Defiant in the face of Wickedness' hours after being shot on stage at a rally in Pennsylvania.

His would-be assassin has been identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, who opened fire from a nearby rooftop.

Follow DailyMail.com's live blog for all the developments.

Trump thanks God for saving his life
Trump writes on Truth Social:

Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers yesterday, as it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening. We will FEAR NOT, but instead remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of Wickedness.

Our love goes out to the other victims and their families. We pray for the recovery of those who were wounded, and hold in our hearts the memory of the citizen who was so horribly killed. In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win.

I truly love our Country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin.


FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures with a bloodied face while he is assisted by U.S. Secret Service personnel after he was shot in the right ear during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 13, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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