Michigan Republicans rally behind Trump, with some perceiving ‘the hand of God’
Numerous supporters of Trump are crediting his endurance to a higher power.
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FLINT, Michigan — The sentiment was clear, displayed on T-shirts and through acts of prayer: after a suspect was shot by the Secret Service while allegedly hiding in the bushes at Trump's Florida golf club—marking his second brush with death in recent months—his supporters saw a divine hand at work.
Throughout the event here on Tuesday, Trump's followers pondered how someone could repeatedly escape such threats. Many questioned whether it was mere luck or perhaps divine intervention that had shielded him from harm not once but twice.
“The hand of God is with him,” stated Connie Hahne, aged 68.
Craig Nagy, who owns a bakery and sported a T-shirt proclaiming “JESUS IS MY SAVIOR TRUMP IS MY PRESIDENT,” commented, “God knows what we need.”
Shortly after a Kid Rock song titled “American Badass” energized the arena, a man dressed in Army fatigues prayed fervently for Trump's safety, bible held high.
“Because God's got a plan,” Tim Long, a candidate for Wayne County commissioner, asserted. “God is giving the American people a choice.”
This growing sentiment among Trump’s base treats his survival of the second alleged assassination attempt as divine proof, escalating the election's intensity to an almost apocalyptic fervor.
Cheryl Loucks, a retired nurse, wore a shirt with a bold statement, quoting Isaiah 54:17: “NO WEAPON FORGED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER,” underscoring a belief that Trump is under divine protection.
“The Lord is watching out for him,” she declared.
During the event, which featured a town hall with Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Trump's former press secretary, Trump discussed the remarkable spirit he has witnessed among his supporters, citing it as unprecedented compared to past elections.
Sanders reinforced this divine narrative, stating, "And 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."
Trump described the presidential race as a high-risk endeavor, comparing its dangers to those of professional sports.
Trump credited his fortunate positioning during a Pennsylvania event as crucial to his survival, an incident where the discussion of his favorite immigration chart potentially saved him from harm.
However, Glen Guernsey Jr., a first-time attendee and General Motors worker, rejected the idea that luck played a part. “Nothing happens by accident,” he insisted.
Before the town hall, Guernsey expressed his hopes that Trump would promote forgiveness and unity rather than divisiveness.
Upon taking the stage, Trump combined his usual confidence with humor to downplay his recent close calls, asserting the significance of being a target due to his impactful presidency.
Despite a supportive call from Kamala Harris after the incident, the mention of her name provoked unrest among the attendees, emphasizing the polarized reaction from his audience.
During a discussion on various subjects, Trump mistakenly referred to the Bagram Airbase as being located in Alaska instead of Afghanistan, confusing it with the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Addressing concerns about Michigan manufacturing, Trump highlighted nuclear weapons as the predominant threat while maintaining that effective diplomacy could mitigate any hostility from other nations.
Trump also boasted about the turnout for his town hall, countering Democratic claims about crowd sizes, though only a limited crowd lingered near the venue afterward.
Meanwhile, outside, a street vendor sold provocative pro-Trump merchandise, adding a stark contrast to the themes of unity suggested earlier.
Anna Muller for TROIB News
Throughout the event here on Tuesday, Trump's followers pondered how someone could repeatedly escape such threats. Many questioned whether it was mere luck or perhaps divine intervention that had shielded him from harm not once but twice.
“The hand of God is with him,” stated Connie Hahne, aged 68.
Craig Nagy, who owns a bakery and sported a T-shirt proclaiming “JESUS IS MY SAVIOR TRUMP IS MY PRESIDENT,” commented, “God knows what we need.”
Shortly after a Kid Rock song titled “American Badass” energized the arena, a man dressed in Army fatigues prayed fervently for Trump's safety, bible held high.
“Because God's got a plan,” Tim Long, a candidate for Wayne County commissioner, asserted. “God is giving the American people a choice.”
This growing sentiment among Trump’s base treats his survival of the second alleged assassination attempt as divine proof, escalating the election's intensity to an almost apocalyptic fervor.
Cheryl Loucks, a retired nurse, wore a shirt with a bold statement, quoting Isaiah 54:17: “NO WEAPON FORGED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER,” underscoring a belief that Trump is under divine protection.
“The Lord is watching out for him,” she declared.
During the event, which featured a town hall with Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Trump's former press secretary, Trump discussed the remarkable spirit he has witnessed among his supporters, citing it as unprecedented compared to past elections.
Sanders reinforced this divine narrative, stating, "And 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."
Trump described the presidential race as a high-risk endeavor, comparing its dangers to those of professional sports.
Trump credited his fortunate positioning during a Pennsylvania event as crucial to his survival, an incident where the discussion of his favorite immigration chart potentially saved him from harm.
However, Glen Guernsey Jr., a first-time attendee and General Motors worker, rejected the idea that luck played a part. “Nothing happens by accident,” he insisted.
Before the town hall, Guernsey expressed his hopes that Trump would promote forgiveness and unity rather than divisiveness.
Upon taking the stage, Trump combined his usual confidence with humor to downplay his recent close calls, asserting the significance of being a target due to his impactful presidency.
Despite a supportive call from Kamala Harris after the incident, the mention of her name provoked unrest among the attendees, emphasizing the polarized reaction from his audience.
During a discussion on various subjects, Trump mistakenly referred to the Bagram Airbase as being located in Alaska instead of Afghanistan, confusing it with the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Addressing concerns about Michigan manufacturing, Trump highlighted nuclear weapons as the predominant threat while maintaining that effective diplomacy could mitigate any hostility from other nations.
Trump also boasted about the turnout for his town hall, countering Democratic claims about crowd sizes, though only a limited crowd lingered near the venue afterward.
Meanwhile, outside, a street vendor sold provocative pro-Trump merchandise, adding a stark contrast to the themes of unity suggested earlier.
Anna Muller for TROIB News
