Trump Says He Was ‘Saved by God to Make America Great Again’

The president quickly made reference to the July 2024 assassination attempt during his inaugural speech on Monday.
Trump Says He Was ‘Saved by God to Make America Great Again’
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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President Donald Trump during Monday’s inauguration speech said that he believes that a survived assassination attempt in July 2024 at a rally was a sign by God to “make America great again.”

Trump survived a shooting during a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, that injured his right ear and left one man dead and two others injured. In the incident, Trump turned his head slightly as the bullet passed by his head but struck him in the ear.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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