[Source – france24.com]
Former President Donald Trump’s supporters are rallying behind him with renewed fervor, attributing his survival from two Trump assassination attempts to divine intervention. At his latest event in Florida, following a dramatic incident involving the Secret Service, the tone was clear: Trump’s backers believe there’s a higher power protecting him.
A Message of Faith and Protection
At a town hall with Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Trump’s former press secretary, his supporters expressed their faith with slogans and prayers. One attendee, Connie Hahne, 68, shared her belief that “the hand of God is with him,” reflecting the sentiment that Trump’s survival was more than just chance. This belief was echoed repeatedly throughout the event, where many invoked the divine in both words and symbols.
Craig Nagy, a bakery owner sporting a shirt with the message “JESUS IS MY SAVIOR TRUMP IS MY PRESIDENT,” confidently stated, “God knows what we need,” implying that Trump’s presence in the political arena is part of a larger, heavenly plan. Others joined in, like Tim Long, a candidate for Wayne County commissioner, who knelt with a Bible in hand and prayed for Trump’s safety, declaring, “God’s got a plan.”
This deep connection between faith and politics has taken hold of Trump’s base, particularly as they grapple with the attempted attacks on his life. For many, it isn’t mere survival—it’s divine providence.
The Growing Religious Fervor
The atmosphere at the event was electric with religious undertones, with supporters framing the upcoming election in spiritual terms. Cheryl Loucks, a retired nurse, wore a shirt featuring an image of Trump rising after the first Trump assassination attempts with the words from Isaiah 54:17, “NO WEAPON FORGED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER.” Loucks explained her belief that Trump is being watched over by a higher power, furthering the narrative that his candidacy holds significant spiritual weight.
Trump himself fueled the religious energy, comparing the enthusiasm of his supporters to past campaigns, and stating that he had never seen this level of “spirit” before. “We had a lot of spirit in 2016 and unbelievable spirit in 2020, but now—now it’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen.”
Governor Sanders, addressing the crowd, also attributed Trump’s survival to divine forces. “Not once—but twice—two would-be assassins have tried to take this president down. But we’re here to let them in on a little secret: God is not done with President Trump.”
A Dangerous Path Forward
While the event was framed in religious terms, Trump acknowledged the perils that come with running for president. “You know, they think race car driving is dangerous. No. They think bull riding—that’s pretty scary, right? No. This is a dangerous business,” he said, reflecting on the reality of the attempts on his life. Yet for his supporters, the notion of luck was discarded in favor of a more spiritual explanation.
Glen Guernsey, Jr., a General Motors worker attending his first Trump event, dismissed any suggestion that Trump’s survival was coincidental. “Nothing happens by accident,” he said, emphasizing that divine forces, rather than luck, were at play.
In these final weeks leading to the election, many of Trump’s supporters believe that the Trump assassination attempts are being guided by something greater than politics—a belief that is shaping the tone of his campaign and solidifying his base’s loyalty.
