''God wants me to save the world,'' Trump says after shooting

Former President Donald Trump stated that God spared him from an assassination attempt last month, suggesting that he was saved to rescue the United States and possibly the world.

According to a report on The Times, his comments align with the beliefs of some fervent supporters who see his survival as an act of divine intervention.

In an interview with Dr. Phil McGraw on Merit Street Media, Trump also suggested that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris bear some responsibility for the shooting. Trump indicated that the Democrats’ actions, including what he characterized as inadequate Secret Service protection, contributed to the incident.

Trump’s narrative appears to be aimed at galvanizing evangelical voters, a key demographic for the Republican Party. However, it has also raised concerns about how his most devoted followers might react if he loses the upcoming election and challenges the results.

During the interview, Trump recounted how the attempted assassination on July 13 was a painful subject he intended to address only once. He described how he turned to look at a chart on illegal immigration just in time for a bullet to graze his ear instead of striking him fatally, which he attributed to God’s intervention.

"The only thing I can think is that God loves our country and thinks we're going to bring it back," Trump said. He added that the state of the country, marked by crime and other issues, could be quickly improved, implying divine support for his potential return to office.

When asked if he believed he was spared for a reason, Trump responded, "Well, God believes that, I guess. We’ll have to see."

Trump also criticized the Democratic Party for replacing Biden with Harris as his opponent, suggesting that if he won the election, it would be a sign of a higher power’s intent for him to save not just the nation, but perhaps the world.

A recent Pew Research Center poll found that 64% of Americans think it is important for a president to stand up for their religious beliefs, highlighting the importance of religious rhetoric in the political landscape, particularly among Republican voters.

Vice President Harris, who has both Hindu and Christian influences in her background and is married to a Jewish man, has spoken less frequently about her faith. She has emphasized values such as justice and mercy in her public statements.

In the interview, Trump reiterated his belief that the Democrats and the current administration were partly to blame for the assassination attempt due to their handling of security matters, stating, “They weren’t too interested in my health and safety.”

[Information sourced from The Times]