Gratitude Speech Following Assassination Attempt

Opening Remarks

• Expression of gratitude to the American people for support.
• Incident: Assassination attempt during a rally in Butler Township, Pennsylvania.
• Impact: Assassin's bullet narrowly missed the speaker's life.

Event Details

• Setting: Early evening in Butler Township, Pennsylvania.
• Crowd: Numerous supporters, music playing, positive atmosphere.
• Topic: Success of the Administration on immigration at the southern border.
• Large screen displaying a chart of border crossings under the Administration’s leadership.
• Incident: Loud whizzing sound followed by a hard hit on the right ear.

Immediate Response

• Realization of being hit by a bullet.
• Secret Service agents quickly protected the speaker, with blood everywhere.
• Public Reaction: Despite the danger, the crowd did not stampede and stood their ground.

Surviving the Attack

• Miracle: If the speaker hadn’t moved their head, the bullet would have been fatal.
• Secret Service agents’ bravery in shielding the speaker amidst ongoing gunfire.
• Bullet fired by a Secret Service sniper neutralized the assassin.
• Speaker attributes survival to God’s grace.
• Reaction: The crowd initially thought the speaker was dead, expressed sorrow, but regained hope when the speaker showed signs of life.

Acknowledging the Victims

• Victim: Corey, a respected former fire chief, acted as a human shield and lost his life.
• Two other individuals, David Dutch and James Copenhaver, were seriously injured but are recovering.
• Expression of condolences to Corey’s family – wife Helen and two daughters.
• Speaker’s appreciation for Corey’s bravery and selflessness.

Fundraising and Support

• Over the past few days, $6.3 million was raised for the families of the victims.
• Notable donation: $1 million from Dan Nulan.
• Conversation with victims’ families, acknowledgment of their irreplaceable loss.

Closing Remarks

• Request for a moment of silence for Corey.
• Call to unite and continue moving forward with determination.
• Emphasis on the spirit of sacrifice and love that defines America.

Emphasis on Unity and Resilience

• Despite the attack, a stronger resolve to achieve greatness.
• Collective determination to forge ahead with resilience.