Many of you here know my friend, Salena Zito. She's an excellent reporter who writes with great affection about rural America. Yesterday, she was four feet from Donald Trump when the shooting started. That's her on the ground, beneath a campaign staffer determined to protect her. Her account is here, and worth a read, if you value an eyewitness report from an actual journalist. bit.ly/463gdLn Salena is still in shock, but had the presence of mind to document what she saw on a day that will be discussed for many days to come. I'm proud of her, and glad she's okay.
I have some other thoughts, too, but think I'll wait a bit to share them publicly. In general, I think it's fair to say that Donald Trump was not the only one who dodged a bullet yesterday. I think America did, as well. As with so many other moments in history, this one came down to a centimeter or two. Truly chilling to imagine the reaction, had that bullet found its intended target.
Condolences to the families of the victims.
EDIT: The fatality appears to be a retired fire chief, who died protecting his daughters. fxn.ws/3WlTKGe Tragic.
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What if we did Unite, sought to simply glorify The Lord by good acts?
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Melania Trump calls on Americans to reunite and ‘look beyond left and right’ after Donald is shot
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I certainly see the divide in thei country but what if? I understand, the convention is going to change from anti-Biden to lets all unite. Huh.
What you fail to realize is the complete hatred these people have for Trump, our nation, and God. They will never unite as one except to destroy our great nation and our religious heritage. Sanders, Biden , AOC, and every leftist Jewish hating person just as soon destroy themselves if it means destroying our country. Soros and company are funding much of this destruction for what they think will be their own personal gain. Yes, Americans, unite and stop this destruction but recognize who and what the enemy is too.
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Dr. Ben Carson Calls for 'Urgent Gathering' of Republicans Over Party Platform - Todd Starnes
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I'm trying catch up on the GOP changes. Are still for Israel or not?
Awful. Abortion is the biggest reason evangelicals vote Republican. Without it, like it or not, many can be persuaded to vote Dem or Independent or not vote at all
My statement on the 2024 Republican Party Platform.