Trump rallies in Michigan after assassination attempt: "What the hell did I do for democracy?' Last week, I took a bullet for democracy"
– I don’t want to know anything about it. But what they do is misinformation and disinformation, and they keep saying he’s a threat to democracy – declared Donald Trump during the first rally organized after the assassination attempt on his life. – What the hell did I do for democracy? Last week, I took a bullet for democracy – said the 78-year-old politician in Michigan.
While Joe Biden ignores calls to withdraw from the presidential race, Donald Trump is strengthening his position following recent dramatic events. On Saturday, July 20, at 8:00 PM ET, the official Republican candidate appeared at the first rally held after the assassination attempt on his life.
This time, the meeting with voters was organized in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is one of the states still undecided on whom to vote for. Here is what the Michigan voters heard from Trump.
I stand before you only by the grace of almighty God. I shouldn’t be here. Maybe JD or somebody else would be here, but I shouldn’t be here right now – declared the 78-year-old Republican candidate. And he added: –They keep saying [I’m] a threat to democracy. I’m saying: what the hell did I do for democracy? Last week, I took a bullet for democracy.
The politician didn't mince words regarding his political opponents. He emphasized that "they have many problems" and "they don't know who their candidate is."
Donald Trump's rally. security measures tightened
Let's recap: it's been a week since the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life. The shooter – 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crocks – wounded Trump in the right ear. According to Trump's longtime doctor, the bullet missed his head by just under a quarter of an inch, or 0.25 inches.
Reuters reports that security measures were tightened during the rally in Grand Rapids, and a significant number of police and special services were present.
Meanwhile, the "Washington Post" reports that Donald Trump’s security personnel had repeatedly requested more staff and equipment for events involving Trump even before the assassination attempt. However, Secret Service officials denied these requests, citing staffing shortages and limited resources.
