Trump Reflects on Assassination Anniversary: “I Was Saved to Save Our Country”

On the one-year anniversary of the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt, President Trump shared a deeply personal message: “I was saved to save our country.” Grazed by a bullet that tragically killed a supporter, Trump credits divine intervention and destiny for his survival—and says the experience has made him more grateful, focused, and spiritually grounded as he leads the nation forward.