One year ago, President Trump was shot in a historic assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. To commemorate the anniversary of this fateful day, he and many others are crediting his survival to God.

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From Breitbart:

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), and a slew of other leaders in the Republican Party took to X to remember July 13, 2024, and the role they believe God played that day.

“One year ago today, God miraculously spared the life of President Trump, and He is using him to lead our county [sic] back to greatness,” Johnson wrote in a post, sharing a video of the moment Trump was struck in the ear, and the moments after, in which he pumped his fist defiantly with a bloodied face.

Johnson’s counterpart in the Upper Chamber, Thune, wrote that Trump survived the attempt on his life “thanks to the grace of God” and shared he was praying for peace and for the loved ones of firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was killed by a bullet meant for the president while attending the rally with his family.

Of course, the Congressional leaders aren’t alone. President Trump himself acknowledged the anniversary in a statement published by the White House on June 13, writing that his life was spared “by the hand of providence and the grace of Almighty God”:

One year ago today, at 6:11 pm—eight minutes after taking the stage on the grounds of Butler Farms to address thousands of Americans gathered at a campaign rally—rifle fire broke out, and an assassin’s bullet came within a quarter inch of ending my life and silencing our movement to restore American greatness.  Yet, by the hand of providence and the grace of Almighty God, my life was spared.  As we commemorate one year since the harrowing events of July 13, 2024, we reaffirm that the American spirit has and will always triumph over forces of evil and destruction.

Those who carry scars from that July evening defended our Republic during one of our Nation’s darkest hours—running to the injured amid chaos and uncertainty to provide comfort and lifesaving care.  Doctors and first responders rushed to help the wounded, rallygoers guided their fellow citizens to safety, and patriots raised their fists in the air in an outpouring of support and national pride.  These men and women arrived at the rally grounds as ordinary Americans, but left as heroes.  They represent the very best of our Nation, and we are forever indebted for their kindness and compassion.

However, one name stands above all for selfless service and ultimate sacrifice on that fateful day.  The world will never forget the tragic loss of Corey Comperatore, a firefighter, veteran, and devoted husband and father.  When gunfire erupted, Corey did not hesitate to protect his wife and two daughters.  He died a hero, and we are eternally grateful for his inspiring love, valor, and faithfulness.

It remains my firm conviction that God alone saved me that day for a righteous purpose: to restore our beloved Republic to greatness and to rescue our Nation from those who seek its ruin.  One year after the attempt on my life in Butler, our country is in the midst of a new Golden Age.  History will remember the would-be assassin for his cowardice and failure, but the magnificent legacy of the heroes of July 13, 2024, will forever be etched upon the heart of our Nation.  Today, we pay tribute to their spirit of love, unity, and resilience—and we proclaim with one voice the epic battle cry that has reverberated all across the world: “Fight, fight, fight!”

Though many praised the Lord for saving his life, President Trump also made sure to acknowledge the one person who did die that day: Corey Comperatore. As the President noted, Comperatore, who used his body to shield his wife and daughters, died a hero.

But the threats are not yet over. Violence is only increasing, and the President has faced several threats since the attack in Butler. In fact, just three days before the anniversary of the shooting, a Texas man was arrested for allegedly threatening to assassinate President Trump, writing on social media that he “won’t miss.”

In light of these threats, it’s important that we continue to pray for the President. If you’re interested in doing just that, we’d encourage you to download our prayer guide titled “Prayers of Protection Over President Trump & Administration Officials.” You can download that resource, complete with scriptures and prayer points, by clicking here.

Our President is still in danger, but God clearly has His hand upon him! Let’s pray for the Lord to continue to protect him and defeat all the plans of the Enemy!

Share your prayers and scriptures for President Trump in the comments.

(Excerpt from Breitbart and statement from the White House. Photo Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)