Details of the Assassination Attempt:
Former President Donald Trump has completely rewritten his convention speech following the assassination attempt he endured on Saturday at a rally in Pennsylvania. In an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner, a day after being grazed by a sniper’s bullet, Trump stated that he now seeks to leverage this historic moment to unite the country.

Trump explained that the speech he intended to deliver on Thursday was set to be one of his most spectacular, focusing mainly on President Joe Biden’s policies. However, following the attack, his focus has shifted drastically. His speech will now aim to demonstrate how the attack has transformed the election campaign, with both parties acknowledging the impact of the incident.

Reactions and Reflections:
In the interview, Trump recounted receiving supportive messages from people across the country, from various backgrounds and political views. The former president mentioned that he narrowly escaped death by momentarily stepping away from the crowd to look at a screen displaying his speech data. «I rarely look away from the crowd. If I hadn’t done it at that moment, well, we wouldn’t be talking today, would we?» he remarked.

Trump emphasized that the incident has given him a chance to unite the country and the entire world, and that his speech will reflect the need for unity. The former president invoked God several times during the interview, expressing gratitude for his protection and indicating that his speech will be very different from what he had initially planned.

Incident and Security:
The attack occurred at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump was grazed in the ear by a sniper. Corey Comperatore, the former fire chief, was killed during the attack, while two other supporters, David Dutch and James Copenhaver, were injured and are in stable condition.

Trump mentioned that by raising his hand while being escorted off the stage by the Secret Service, he wanted to assure the crowd that he was alright and that the country would continue to move forward with strength. The image of Trump with his fist in the air and blood on his face has become an iconic symbol of the 2024 election.

Inspiration and Future:
Trump compared his situation to that of President Ronald Reagan, who in 1981 projected strength while recovering from an assassination attempt. Trump asserted that he needed to let the world know that both he and the country would be fine, highlighting the energy and support of the crowd at the moment of the attack.

The interview concluded with Trump reaffirming his commitment to uniting the country and emphasizing the importance of his upcoming speech at the Republican National Convention.