Compelling interview with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, former President Donald Trump recounted a harrowing near-death experience that he attributes to a surprising factor: a presentation slide on illegal immigration. The discussion, which took place during the third day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, unfolded after an hour-long delay due to technical issues, offering an intimate look into Trump’s life-threatening ordeal.
The conversation delved into a recent assassination attempt on Trump, which Musk highlighted in the interview. Musk pointed out that Trump’s attention had been diverted by a presentation slide on illegal immigration just moments before the attack. This seemingly inconsequential distraction, Musk suggested, played a critical role in saving Trump’s life.
Musk remarked, “Speaking of the sort of slide that got you to turn, that saved your life really, was the illegal immigration slide. That slide saved your life.” Trump, with his characteristic humor, responded, “Illegal immigration saved my life, you’re right.” Musk added a light-hearted comment, “That’s a great one. Saved by illegal immigration.”
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Trump elaborated on the attack, recounting the moment he realized he had been shot. He described feeling the impact of the bullet immediately and expressed relief that he had fallen to the ground, which he believed helped minimize further injury. “We had bullets flying right over my head after I went down,” Trump noted. “I’m glad I went down. The bigger miracle was that I was looking in the exact direction of the shooter, so it hit me at an angle that was far less destructive than any other angle.”
Trump’s reflections during the interview extended beyond the physical experience, touching on his beliefs. He suggested that those who question the existence of a higher power should reconsider, stating, “For those people that don’t believe in God, I think we’ve got to all start thinking about that.” The incident, he said, reinforced his faith, and he expressed gratitude for the divine intervention he felt played a role in his survival.
Trump concluded with a profound personal revelation: “I’m a believer, now I’m more of a believer… If I hadn’t turned my head, I would not be talking to you right now. As much as I like you, I would not.”
The interview provided an unprecedented glimpse into Trump’s experience and his renewed faith, sparking discussions on both his personal beliefs and the nature of the incident that nearly claimed his life.
