Former President Donald Trump recounted in great detail the assassination attempt on his life at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania during his acceptance speech for the GOP presidential nomination. Trump described how the bullet narrowly missed his head, resulting in serious injury, but credited his survival to the grace of God. He praised the bravery of the Secret Service agents who protected him during the attack and the courage of the crowd who stayed by his side despite the danger. Trump also paid tribute to Corey Comperatore, who lost his life shielding others from gunfire, as well as the injured individuals, whom he assured were recovering well. The former president expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from the American people following the incident. He told the audience that $6.3 million had been raised for the victims’ families and called for a moment of silence in honor of Corey. Trump ended his speech by emphasizing the strength and resilience of the American people, thanking them for their unwavering support during the challenging time.
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