A new book titled “2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America” provides alarming details regarding an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that occurred on July 13 of last year. In an excerpt shared by The Washington Post, it recounts how Trump was rushed to the hospital after 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired shots at him from a nearby roof during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
With blood visible on his hospital bed and a bandage covering his ear, there were initial fears among aides that Trump had been shot multiple times. Trump vividly recalled the scene, stating, “It was bleeding like a b****.” Fortunately, as he began to make jokes while recovering, his aides realized he was not seriously injured.
This event marked a significant moment for Trump’s campaign, igniting a surprising wave of support from prominent figures who had previously criticized him, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Tesla’s Elon Musk. Bezos later expressed a desire to forge a friendship with Trump, while Zuckerberg described Trump’s resilience during the ordeal as “one of the most badass things” he had witnessed.
Alongside these endorsements, Musk officially voiced his support for Trump on social media, emphasizing his hopes for a quick recovery. After leaving the hospital, Trump was transported to his Bedminster estate in New Jersey to reunite with his wife, Melania.
The book is set to release on July 8, promising to divulge more insights from this pivotal episode in Trump’s political journey.
This incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of political campaigns and the power of public support in shaping outcomes, especially under extraordinary circumstances. The strong reactions from notable figures point to a complex political landscape where allegiances can shift quickly.