President Trump made it abundantly clear that he believes God saved him from an assassin’s bullet in Butler, Pennsylvania, writing a lengthy statement on the one-year anniversary of the infamous attempt on his life and honoring the man who tragically lost his life that day and praising him for his courage.
For background, on July 13, 2025, President Trump issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the assassination attempt that took place in Butler, Pennsylvania, and left him with a wound on his ear, saying that it is his “firm conviction” that he was spared by God and celebrating the “magnificent legacy of the heroes of July 13, 2024.”
Beginning his statement, the president described the moment when he nearly died at the Butler rally: “One year ago today, at 6:11 pm—eight minutes after taking the stage on the grounds of Butler Farms to address thousands of Americans gathered at a campaign rally—rifle fire broke out, and an assassin’s bullet came within a quarter inch of ending my life and silencing our movement to restore American greatness.”
Continuing, President Trump said that he was spared “by the hand of providence and the grace of Almighty God,” adding, “As we commemorate one year since the harrowing events of July 13, 2024, we reaffirm that the American spirit has and will always triumph over forces of evil and destruction.”
Next, the president called attention to “those who carry scars from that July evening,” saying that they “defended our Republic during one of our Nation’s darkest hours—running to the injured amid chaos and uncertainty to provide comfort and lifesaving care.” He added, “Doctors and first responders rushed to help the wounded, rallygoers guided their fellow citizens to safety, and patriots raised their fists in the air in an outpouring of support and national pride.”
Moreover, the president honored Corey Comperatore, whose name he said “stands above all for selfless service and ultimate sacrifice on that fateful day.” President Trump described Coperatore as “a firefighter, veteran, and devoted husband and father,” adding, “When gunfire erupted, Corey did not hesitate to protect his wife and two daughters. He died a hero, and we are eternally grateful for his inspiring love, valor, and faithfulness.”
Then, the president reiterated his belief that God saved him, saying, “It remains my firm conviction that God alone saved me that day for a righteous purpose: to restore our beloved Republic to greatness and to rescue our Nation from those who seek its ruin.” He continued, “One year after the attempt on my life in Butler, our country is in the midst of a new Golden Age.”
Concluding his statement, President Trump spoke with conviction, saying, “History will remember the would-be assassin for his cowardice and failure, but the magnificent legacy of the heroes of July 13, 2024, will forever be etched upon the heart of our Nation.” He finished, “Today, we pay tribute to their spirit of love, unity, and resilience—and we proclaim with one voice the epic battle cry that has reverberated all across the world: “Fight, fight, fight!”
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