"I’m supposed to be dead": Trump reflects on shooting
Former President Donald Trump has reflected on surviving his assassination attempt, saying in a new interview with the New York Post: “I’m supposed to be dead.”
Trump showed the reporter a large bruise on his right forearm that he said he received when agents rushed on stage like “linebackers” to protect him, CNN reports..
The former president had a “loose, large white bandage that covered his right ear” during the interview and his staff said the outlet could not take any photos of him, according to the Post.
“I’m not supposed to be here, I’m supposed to be dead,” Trump said. “By luck or by God, many people are saying it’s by God I’m still here.”
Trump addressed the photos of him raising his fist and saying “Fight!” as he had blood on his face.
“A lot of people say it’s the most iconic photo they’ve ever seen,” Trump said. “They’re right and I didn’t die. Usually you have to die to have an iconic picture.”
Trump told the paper he wanted to keep speaking following the shooting but Secret Service insisted he go to the hospital.
