Trump's Faith Strengthened by Shooting Incident

In a recent interview on X Spaces, former President Donald Trump expressed a renewed belief in God following an assassination attempt on his life last month. Speaking with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Trump stated, “I’m a believer now,” attributing his survival to divine intervention. The interview, which faced delays due to a distributed denial of service attack on X’s servers, provided Trump a platform to discuss the harrowing incident that occurred during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. During the rally, Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire from a nearby rooftop, targeting Trump. The former president recounted how he was looking in the direction of a chart on illegal immigration when the attack happened, suggesting that the circumstances of the shooting were miraculous. He noted that the bullet struck him at a less destructive angle, reinforcing his belief that a higher power played a role in his survival. “For those of you who don’t believe in God, I think we can all start thinking about that,” Trump remarked. Previously, Trump has credited God for his safety, particularly highlighting the bravery of his Secret Service agents during the attack. He described the situation as “not a good situation” but emphasized that it was “incredible” and attributed his escape to divine will. Trump’s comments reflect a significant shift in his personal faith narrative, resonating with his supporters and sparking discussions about faith and survival in the face of danger.