Trump assassination bid: Chilling video reveals Thomas Crooks’ shot was perfectly centred in middle of ex-prez’s head

A newly-released close-up footage shows that Donald Trump’s would-be assassin’s shot was perfectly centred in the middle of the former president’s head.

Published on: Jul 18, 2024, 10:20:50 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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A newly-released close-up footage shows that Donald Trump’s would-be assassin’s shot was perfectly centred in the middle of the former president’s head. The video, filmed by C3PMeme, shows Trump tilting his head, which was a move that helped him dodge the bullet in the process. Israeli Special Operations veteran Aaron Cohen previously told Fox News that the bullet skimmed the former president’s ear instead of penetrating his skull.

Thomas Crooks’ shot was perfectly centred in middle of Donald Trump's head, a new video has revealed (AP)

It was just a split-second move that saved Trump’s life during the assassination attempt on him at his Pennsylvania rally. When Thomas Matthew Crooks fired the shots, Trump slightly turned his head to look at a jumbotron. This move ensured he was not killed.

‘Either the luckiest man alive or divine hands here’

Shocked netizens commented on the above video, with one user saying, “An absolute miracle he moved his head.” “Trump had divine protection that day,” one user wrote, while another said, “This was a professional sniper. Aiming right at his temple. The water tower needs to be looked at by the thousands of videos people took that day. Many reports shots came from the tower.” “I still can't believe this happened. I kinda knew that would be the deep states last hope to stop Trump, but it still seems surreal. Right?” one user commented.

“It is like an angel whispered into his ear... MOVE!!” one user wrote, while another said, “The tilt that saved America”. “It turns my stomach every time I see how close this was. Divine intervention is the only explanation,” one user wrote, while another said, “It’s only by God’s grace that this did not turn into a tragedy for the Trump family.” One user wrote, “Either the luckiest man alive or divine hands here.”

Crooks injured Trump and two other people. He killed firefighter Corey Comperatore. Secret Service Snipers were eventually able to kill Crooks.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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