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WATCH: Trump tells the story of his near-assassination #shorts
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13:25Now PlayingFormer President Donald Trump recounted his recent assassination attempt during a Thursday speech at the Republican National Convention, saying he felt "serene" and stood before delegates in the arena "only by the grace of Almighty God."
As he formally accepted his party's nomination for president, Trump recalled the shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania. He said that he had just turned his head when he heard a whizzing sound and felt something hit his right ear. He said he fell to the ground, realizing the rally was “under attack,” and praised the Secret Service agents who rushed to cover him on the stage.
“The amazing thing is that prior to the shot, if I had not moved my head at that very last instant, the assassin's bullet would have perfectly hit its mark. And I would not be here tonight. We would not be together,” Trump told the crowd.
The former president asked for a moment of silence for Corey Comperatore, the rally attendee who was killed during the shooting. Two other bystanders were injured. The 20-year-old suspected gunman was killed by law enforcement.
This video was produced by Casey Kuhn, Erica Hendry and Jackie Hai.
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