Divine Intervention or Big Luck? Trump’s Miraculous Escape and Bold Claims Stir Controversy

In a recent interview on “Dr. Phil Primetime,” former President Donald Trump credited divine intervention for sparing his life during a shocking assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The July 13 incident, where a bullet grazed his ear, has led Trump to reflect on his survival in ways that intertwine faith, fate, and his political future.

“It Has to Be God”

During the interview, Dr. Phil McGraw pressed Trump on his near-death experience, asking, “How am I here and why am I here?” Trump’s response was both poignant and revealing. He described the seemingly miraculous series of events that led to his survival, emphasizing that a perfect 90-degree turn saved his life. “The big thing was the turn,” Trump explained. “It had to be a perfect 90-degree turn or … I wouldn’t be with you today.”

Trump went further, attributing his survival to a higher power. Reflecting on the near-impossible odds, he declared, “There had to be some great power … The only thing I can think [of] is that God loves our country and He thinks we’re going to bring our country back.” With characteristic bravado, Trump stated, “It has to be God,” dismissing the idea of luck when the odds were “20 million to one.”

“If Jesus Was the Vote Counter…”

Trump’s reflections didn’t stop at his survival. In a bold claim that has since sparked debate, Trump insisted that he would win California, one of the most Democratic states, if “Jesus was the vote counter.” Recalling a speech in California that drew a massive crowd, Trump expressed disbelief at losing the state by a significant margin. “I guarantee if Jesus came down and was the vote counter, I would win California,” he asserted, clarifying that an “honest vote counter” would have delivered the state to him.

This statement, while provocative, underscores Trump’s ongoing narrative of election fraud and his unyielding belief that he remains a formidable contender, even in states traditionally hostile to his candidacy.

A Miraculous Escape or a Stroke of Luck?

As Trump’s supporters and critics alike dissect his remarks, the question lingers: Was his survival a miraculous act of divine intervention, or merely a stroke of luck? Trump’s belief that he was spared for a reason—possibly to “save the world”—adds a new layer of intrigue to his political journey.

As the 2024 election looms, Trump’s near-death experience and his assertions of divine favor may rally his base, while others may see them as further evidence of his larger-than-life persona. Regardless, the former president’s words have once again captured the nation’s attention, leaving many to ponder the intersection of faith, fate, and politics in one of the most polarizing figures in recent history.