Newly released close-up footage reveals the harrowing moment when an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump narrowly missed its mark. The video, captured by C3PMeme, shows Trump tilting his head just as Thomas Matthew Crooks fired shots aimed directly at his head during a rally in Pennsylvania.
Israeli Special Operations veteran Aaron Cohen, speaking to Fox News, highlighted that Trump’s instinctive head movement likely saved his life, as the bullet grazed his ear instead of hitting its intended target in the middle of his head.
REPORT: New close-up footage shows that Thomas Crooks’ shot was perfectly centered in the middle of Trump’s head.
In video footage filmed by @C3PMeme, Trump could be seen doing a similar ‘head tilt’ as he did where he quite literally dodged a bullet.
A combination of Trump… pic.twitter.com/lZ1u3Y9P63
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 17, 2024
Shocked viewers took to social media to express their disbelief and interpretations of the event. Many credited Trump’s survival to divine intervention, with comments describing the incident as a miracle or suggesting that “an angel whispered into his ear” to move. The sentiment of Trump being “the luckiest man alive” or under “divine hands” echoed widely among netizens discussing the near-tragedy.
The attempted assassination, which injured Trump and two others while claiming the life of firefighter Corey Comperatore, has sparked intense scrutiny. Reports suggest the shots originated from a nearby water tower, prompting further investigation by authorities.
“It’s only by God’s grace that this did not turn into a tragedy for the Trump family,” remarked one user, encapsulating the sentiments shared by many online. Another user reflected on the gravity of the event, stating, “The tilt that saved America.”
Secret Service Snipers swiftly neutralized Crooks after the incident, highlighting the critical role of security forces in managing such threats. The close call has reignited discussions on presidential security protocols and the resilience of protective measures in high-risk public settings.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers faced by public figures and the profound implications of security breaches in political arenas.
