One Year Later: The Enduring Impact of Trump’s Near-Assassination

Today, July 13, 2025, marks the one-year anniversary of the near-assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident, where a gunman grazed Trump’s ear and killed a supporter, profoundly altered the 2024 political landscape and continues to shape the former president’s outlook and actions.

Friends and allies close to Trump observe that while he remains fundamentally the same, the traumatic experience has instilled a heightened sense of gratitude and purpose. Many, including Trump himself, attribute his survival to divine intervention, believing he was spared to fulfill a greater mission for the country.

Recent comments from Trump, where he playfully questioned a distant sound at a public event – “Did I hear what I think I heard?” – serve as a stark reminder of the psychological reverberations of that day. He has openly integrated the event into his public persona, decorating the White House and his golf clubs with art depicting the moment he defiantly thrust his fist in the air after the shooting.

Senator Lindsey Graham, a long-time confidant, notes that Trump is now “more appreciative” and “more attentive to his friends.” Susie Wiles, his chief of staff, echoed this sentiment, stating that Trump’s belief in being “saved for a reason” has made his expressions of faith more profound and personal. Despite acknowledging lingering physical effects, such as a “throbbing feeling” in his ear, Trump maintains that his role is a “dangerous business” and his conviction to serve a second term has only deepened.

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