Saving Trump, Saving the Republic: The Failed Assassination That Averted Civil War
Opinion.
On Saturday, July 13, 2024, a shocking and potentially catastrophic event unfolded at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Former President Donald Trump, while addressing his supporters, was shot. The bullet tore through his right ear, narrowly missing a fatal strike. Many believe this narrow escape was nothing short of divine intervention. Had he not turned his head ever so slightly, had the wind not been blowing just hard enough to alter the trajectory, had the shooter’s aim not been marginally off, we would be mourning the loss of a former president today. Instead, we stand witness to what many believe to be a miraculous act of God, saving not just a man, but a nation from the brink of civil war.
For nearly eight years, Democrat politicians and their media surrogates have relentlessly demonized Trump. Labeling him a “threat to democracy” and comparing him to Hitler, they have incessantly ratcheted up the hateful rhetoric, seemingly hoping that some deranged individual would heed their inflammatory words and attempt to eliminate Trump by any means necessary. This violent act was the tragic culmination of their dangerous discourse.
It is a sad but undeniable truth that political violence in the United States has overwhelmingly stemmed from the left. From riots in the streets to burning buildings, from torching police cars to killing store owners, the tactics of the Left have been those of chaos and destruction. Yet, this singular act of attempted assassination could have been the spark to ignite a new civil war in America.
With the rules of political assassination broken, an entirely new wave of violence could have been unleashed. Radicals on the right, driven by grief and rage, might have taken it upon themselves to retaliate against those who have so vehemently demonized Trump. Political figures, news casters, Hollywood elites, and corporate leaders – all those who have sown the seeds of hatred within their spheres – would have become targets. The fabric of our nation could have been torn apart, leading to unprecedented bloodshed and turmoil.
But the bullet that tore through President Trump’s ear did not kill him. Instead, it serves as a stark reminder that divine intervention has spared us from the abyss. This was not merely an act of saving a man, but an act of saving a nation. God has granted the right an opportunity to channel their energies through peaceful and democratic means. This divine intervention offers a path forward, a chance to make change diplomatically through the ballot box rather than through violence.
The Left must take heed of this moment. Their relentless demonization and violent rhetoric have not gone unnoticed. It is time for all sides to lower the temperature, to engage in civil discourse, and to seek common ground. The attempted assassination of President Trump is a wake-up call – a divine signal that our nation stands at a crossroads.
We must choose the path of peace, of dialogue, and of democratic action. Let us honor this miraculous intervention by working together to heal our divisions and strengthen our republic. The future of our nation depends on it.