They say lightning never strikes the same place twice.
And Donald Trump is banking on that after his team announced that he will hold a rally in Butler, PA next week — the site of the first attempt on the former president’s life over the summer.
“During his visit, President Trump will honor the memory of Corey Comperatore, who heroically sacrificed his life to shield his wife and daughters from the bullets on that terrible day,” the campaign said. “President Trump will also recognize the two other Americans who were wounded by the shooter, David Dutch and James Copenhaver. He will express his deep gratitude to law enforcement and first responders, and thank the entire community for their outpouring of love and support in the wake of the attack.”
The campaign said that his return to the site will stand as “a tribute to the American spirit” because in America, “we do not let monsters like that evil assassin have the last word.”
“Every time our nation is struck by attack or hardship, we rally, we persevere, and we prevail,” the statement said. “When terrorists knocked down our towering skyscrapers, we rebuilt taller. When our communities are ravaged by fire, storm, or natural disaster, we pull together and come back stronger. And when a shooter attacked our democracy and tried to end this movement, President Trump will return to the site, joined by tens of thousands of proud citizens, and together, they will celebrate a unifying vision for America’s future in an event like the world has never seen before.”
The statement mentioned that he survived a second assassination attempt on his life last week at Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach when a man was discovered hiding in some bushes waiting for the former president with a rifle.
The rally will be held at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, next Saturday. The surprising visit comes after he came within fractions of an inch of losing his life after he was shot in the ear by a Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was perched on a nearby rooftop with a rifle.
His campaign said that he believes that he was saved by an act of divine providence.