American Miracle: Trump Spared, Stands Resolute After Assassination Attempt

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President Trump was shot at 6:11 p.m. in Butler, Pennsylvania, turning his head just in time to avoid a fatal bullet.

Sara Carter opens the episode by recounting the assassination attempt on Donald Trump on July 13th at 6:11 p.m. in Butler, Pennsylvania. She details how the shooter, positioned 130-200 yards away on a building, missed because Trump turned to look at border statistics on a screen. Carter, a person of faith, notes the timing coincides with Ephesians 6:11 about spiritual armor. She describes the iconic image of Trump bloodied with fist raised as the American flag flew upside down in distress. Carter reflects on Trump's character under duress, comparing it to her war zone experiences. She criticizes media downplaying of the event and Secret Service delays in neutralizing the shooter. Carter mentions videos showing bystanders warning law enforcement about the shooter climbing a ladder. She argues security lapses exposed Trump, citing her own concerns at a Virginia rally. Carter warns that a successful assassination could have led to national upheaval and division. She emphasizes the need for protection for Trump, JD Vance, and Robert Kennedy Jr. Carter announces she will attend the RNC, where Tom Homan will speak on border issues. She reads from Selena Zito's Washington Examiner article about Trump rewriting his RNC speech to focus on unity. Carter concludes by urging listeners to unify based on founding principles to save the nation for future generations.

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A forceful account of rally footage, Secret Service confusion, and unanswered questions around the shooting.

The episode returns to the shooting at President Trump's rally with a tight focus on the disorder captured in the footage: his hand moves to his ear, he drops, the crowd stalls, and the Secret Service rushes him away.

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