Trump's Press Secretary Says the President Faces "Evil Forces"!

A failed assassination, a near-death moment, and a rally turned spiritual reckoning—Trump’s team says divine intervention saved the day. 🌐 #News #VirginiaBeachVA #Virginia #Politics

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — President Donald Trump’s campaign trail took a dramatic turn into the spiritual realm, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who described the former president’s survival during a recent rally shooting as a confrontation with “evil forces” in what she called a clear case of spiritual warfare.

Divine Timing in Butler

Speaking in an interview with the Virginia-based Christian Broadcasting Network, Leavitt expressed a deeply personal belief that Trump’s survival in the July 13 shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, was no coincidence. She pointed to divine grace as the reason he was not killed in the attack that left a supporter dead and two others injured.

Leavitt framed the incident not just as an act of violence but as a cosmic moment with spiritual weight. She asserted that Trump’s survival came with purpose, suggesting that his continued presence on the political stage was aligned with a greater plan.

Faith and the Frontlines

Trump himself echoed similar sentiments days later, delivering an emotionally charged speech while still bandaged from the shooting. He attributed his survival to divine protection and emphasized the fragility and value of life, urging supporters to treasure every moment.

In a later exchange with Elon Musk, Trump further reflected on the experience, describing how the trajectory of the bullet spared him from greater harm. He credited both the angle of the shot and a last-second turn to view a chart during his speech as pivotal in saving his life.

According to a senior law enforcement official, Trump narrowly escaped more severe injuries, having turned his head just in time to avoid the bullet striking him directly in the face. Trump has since made light of the moment, jokingly pledging allegiance to the chart he had been holding.

A Deeper Belief Emerges

The harrowing event seems to have influenced Trump’s personal faith as well. Once known for a more reserved religious identity, the president now describes himself as growing stronger in belief following the shooting. He acknowledged a shift in spiritual perspective, saying that the near-death encounter deepened his faith and left others around him echoing similar feelings.

Trump, who was raised in the Presbyterian tradition and later identified as a non-denominational Christian, appears to be leaning more openly into religious expressions since the attack.

Did You Know?

Former President Ronald Reagan also survived an assassination attempt in 1981 and credited divine intervention for his survival (History.com).
According to Pew Research, roughly half of Americans believe their lives are part of a divine plan (Pew Research Center, 2023).
In U.S. politics, expressions of faith often increase in visibility during times of national trauma or personal crisis for elected officials (Brookings Institution).

Moment for Reflection

There are moments in life that shake us to our core—moments when the line between survival and tragedy is razor-thin. In these times, many find themselves turning to something greater than themselves, seeking peace in purpose and strength in the unseen. Whether in politics, personal hardship, or everyday life, it’s comforting to believe that grace can meet us even in the darkest hour. May we hold close the quiet hope that every spared breath is not only a gift but a calling to live with gratitude, courage, and compassion.

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