He made a shocking statement about Jesus.
Former President Donald Trump attributed his survival from a recent assassination attempt to divine intervention and expressed confidence that he could win California if “Jesus was the vote counter.”
In an interview with Dr. Phil McGraw for his show “Dr. Phil Primetime,” Trump discussed the July 13 incident where a bullet grazed his ear during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. McGraw pointed out that experts had noted the odds of Trump surviving the attempt were extremely low, asking him if he had pondered the reasons for his survival. Trump attributed his survival to what he described as “big luck,” emphasizing that the trajectory of the bullet and his specific positioning played a crucial role. He noted that he had been looking to the right during the rally, an unusual direction given the large crowd in front of him, and this may have contributed to the bullet’s trajectory.
Trump mentioned that a favorite graph he typically uses to discuss illegal immigration statistics was placed unusually at the start of his speech, rather than the end where it usually appears. Reflecting on the incident, Trump suggested that a higher power was involved in his survival, saying, “The only thing I can think [of] is that God loves our country and wants to bring it back.” He firmly believed that his survival was not merely a matter of luck, describing the odds as “20 million to one.”
When McGraw asked if Trump felt he was spared for a purpose, Trump responded affirmatively, indicating that he believed there was a reason behind it, though he admitted that understanding such matters is beyond human comprehension.
In discussing the 2024 presidential election, Trump speculated about the potential impact of Vice President Kamala Harris replacing Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee. He suggested that winning the election would demonstrate a significant divine influence. Trump also reflected on his past losses in California, arguing that if there were a truly honest vote count, he would have won the state. He pointed out that despite losing California by a large margin in previous elections, he still believed he could succeed under fair conditions.
Polling data for the 2024 race in California shows Kamala Harris leading Trump by a substantial margin, reflecting the state’s strong Democratic leanings. A recent survey from the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley found Harris leading Trump 59% to 34% among likely voters.