I Was Saved’: Donald Trump Says His Faith in God Deepened After Surviving Assassination Attempt at Butler, PA Rally

‘I WAS SAVED’: Donald J. Trump Opens Up About His Relationship with God After Surviving Assassination Attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania

In an emotional and revealing moment, former President Donald J. Trump has spoken publicly about the deep spiritual transformation he experienced after surviving an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Calling it a “miracle,” Trump says that not only did he survive the harrowing attack, but he emerged with a renewed sense of purpose — and a stronger-than-ever relationship with God.

“I was saved,” Trump told a crowd of supporters days later. “Not just from a bullet — I was saved by the grace of God. I believe with all my heart that He had His hand over me that day.”

The shocking incident took place as Trump addressed thousands at an outdoor rally in Butler. Gunfire rang out from a nearby building, sending the crowd into chaos. Secret Service agents acted swiftly, shielding the former president and rushing him to safety. A bullet reportedly grazed his ear, but Trump remained standing — defiant, shaken, but alive.

In the aftermath, Trump has described the experience as a turning point in his personal life and faith journey.

“You don’t go through something like that without asking the big questions,” he said. “Why was I spared? What am I here to do? And the answer, I believe, is that God still has work for me to do — not just for this country, but in my own heart.”

Close aides say Trump has been praying more, reading Scripture, and speaking openly about faith in private and public settings — a notable shift for a figure often seen as more combative than contemplative.

For many of his supporters, Trump’s survival — and his spiritual response — has only deepened their loyalty.

“God protected him because we still need him,” said one rallygoer in Ohio. “This isn’t just politics anymore. It’s a mission.”

The incident has also reshaped the tone of Trump’s 2024 campaign. While still focused on issues like the economy, immigration, and foreign policy, the former president has begun weaving more faith-based language into his speeches.

“This campaign isn’t just about winning an election,” Trump said at a recent town hall. “It’s about restoring a nation under God. And I’ve never felt that more clearly than I do now.”

Trump’s remarks have resonated with a wide swath of evangelical voters, a key bloc that has long supported him but now sees him as someone who has faced death — and come back with a message.

Whether the experience changes how voters view Trump remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: Donald Trump is no longer just campaigning — he’s testifying.

“God saved me,” he said. “And I intend to honor that every single day from here on out.”