Trump claims assassination attempt on him made his friends ‘religious’, Internet says ‘he’s milking this’

Donald Trump thanked the Secret Service agents who protected him at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania
PUBLISHED SEP 15, 2024
Donald Trump revealed how his friends and close ones experienced a religious awakening after the attempt on his life in July (Getty Images)
Donald Trump revealed how his friends and close ones experienced a religious awakening after the attempt on his life in July (Getty Images)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Donald Trump disclosed his friends and loved ones' reaction to the unsuccessful assassination attempt on him, at a fundraiser in Beverly Hills on Friday, September 14.

In footage exclusively obtained by Daily Mail, Trump mentioned that some of his friends have experienced a religious awakening following the startlingly narrow escape he had from an attempt on his life, noting that one of his sons made an outlandish golf analogy.

Donald Trump reveals his friends have become religious after assassination attempt on him

Donald Trump expressed his belief that the shooting incident during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13 was God's way of saying, "we want you to help with our country".

He further added, "Some of my friends have become religious over this. My son said it was like dropping a one foot putt. It would be the equivalent from that distance, and then [the shooter] was taken out by a sharpshooter."

The 78-year-old Republican presidential nominee went on to say, "I have to say this about the Secret Service they were very brave because I was down and they were all on top of me within seconds, they were in the line of fire.'"

Donald Trump assassination (X/@NiomiNiomid)
Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt on July 13, 2024 (Getty Images)

He further mentioned the hospital to which he was admitted and praised its staff for their loving care.

Thomas Matthew Crooks, aged 20, fired eight rounds, one striking Trump's ear and three hitting rally attendees, resulting in one fatality, at the rally.

Investigation into Donald Trump assassination attempt uncovers Secret Service failures

Investigation into the shooting incident revealed that the Secret Service reportedly was taking time in enhancing security for Donald Trump during his campaign, despite an Iranian plot targeting American political figures.

American figures such as Senator Richard Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, have indicated their anticipation of significant revelations from the investigation's outcomes.

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Secret Service agents cover Donald Trump after a bullet grazed his ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024 (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

"I think the American people are going to be shocked, astonished, and appalled by what we will report to them about the failures by the Secret Service in this assassination attempt on the former president," he said on Thursday, September 12.



 

Heads have already started to roll within the organization following the resignation of Secret Service director Kim Cheadle after the shooting.

The Secret Service confirmed that Assistant Director of the Office of Protective Operations, Mike Plati, resigned prior to the report's release on Friday.

Additionally, Senior Executive John Buckley and a senior, unidentified agent based in Pittsburgh are scheduled to retire.

Internet reacts as Donald Trump claims assassination attempt made his friends 'religious'

As soon as Daily Mail published the news on its platform, readers started slamming Donald Trump.

A reader said, "Goodness me he’s milking this. Strange old man that he has become. Rambling on and on."

Another added, "Excuse me Donald...you have no friends."

The third commentator said, "Lies again, he doesn't have friends."

"For a guy who doesn’t want to talk about this moment in his life that’s all he ever seems to talk about. Screaming for sympathy but nobody gives a ——," said one.

A person said, "Bah haha haha haha haha haha ... a religious awakening. Give us a break. He doesn't have any friends!"

Another chimed in, "Trump is still milking this hoping to still gain sympathy and support. who in the right mind wants that mentally unhinged a liar back in Office? Hopefully Laura Loomer and J.D Vance run Trump's campaign into the ground."

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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