Former President Donald Trump credits an immigration chart for saving his life Saturday — as he turned to look at border patrol statistics during his rally speech and moved his head “a quarter of an inch” to avoid being shot in the head by a nearby gunman.
The former president was in the middle of giving his rally remarks in Butler, Pa., when he suddenly turned his head to the right to view the chart that was on screen next to the stage.
In that moment, a gunman, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, aimed for Trump. More here.
REPORT: Donald Trump says a last millisecond head tilt likely saved his life as slowed-down footage shows the bullet grazing his ear.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 14, 2024
If Trump hadn't moved his head, the bullet would likely have hit the rear of his head, ending his life.
Trump says he turned his head to look at… pic.twitter.com/uXIEjHIcRA