Savannah, Georgia – During a rally in Savannah, Georgia, on September 24, GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump made a surprising claim, stating that he sleeps next to his “all-time favorite” immigration chart, which he credited with saving his life. Recalling an assassination attempt that occurred at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, Trump told the crowd that the chart, depicting illegal border crossings, was instrumental in saving him when a bullet grazed his right ear during the incident.
Trump animatedly described the moment at the rally, saying, “I have a chart that’s my all-time favorite! I love that— is it around? …. is it around?” As he turned to the back of the stage and mimed hugging the air, the audience watched as Trump pretended to embrace the chart. He returned to the podium, stating, “I love it! I sleep with that chart every night. I kiss it. I love it, because that chart saved my life. If I didn’t look to the right, I wouldn’t be here with you today, I guarantee you that.” told by New York Post.
The former president explained that his quick glance toward the immigration chart on a large screen behind him saved him from what could have been a fatal shot. The gunman, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, fired from a distance of 130 yards, a fact Trump highlighted by referencing his sons, both experienced shooters. “My two sons are great shooters, and they said, ‘Dad, from 130 yards, a bad shooter couldn’t miss with that gun.'”
This was not the only assassination attempt Trump referenced during the rally. He went on to recount a second incident that took place on September 15, 2024, while he was playing golf at his West Palm Beach course. Trump described how a Secret Service agent spotted a rifle barrel emerging from dense shrubbery on the golf course, potentially averting another attempt on his life. “I’m telling you, that’s — God was watching there too, because you needed somebody really sharp,” Trump remarked, adding that he believed these incidents highlighted his importance on the national stage: “We are consequential. We’re going to be even more consequential because we’re going to do things that nobody has ever been able to do in this country.”
Ryan Wesley Routh, the man accused of the second assassination attempt, was apprehended on September 15. Both incidents have added dramatic flair to Trump’s ongoing campaign rallies as he continues his bid for the GOP nomination.
Trump’s Vision for U.S. “Manufacturing Renaissance”
In addition to discussing the assassination attempts, Trump used the Savannah rally to outline his vision for a “manufacturing renaissance” in the United States. According to Trump, the U.S. economy would see a drastic transformation under his leadership as he plans to bring jobs and factories back from overseas, sparking a revival of American manufacturing. “Under my leadership, we’re going to take other countries’ jobs. We’re going to take their factories,” Trump declared. He promised that his plan would bring back “thousands of businesses and trillions of dollars in wealth” to the U.S., reinvigorating the economy through a large-scale relocation of industries from abroad.
Trump emphasized the importance of competing globally and regaining America’s status as an industrial powerhouse, citing plans to implement sweeping changes to ensure that U.S. manufacturing thrives once again. “This country will be different,” he asserted, outlining his goal to take on global competitors and restore jobs that had been lost to foreign markets over the years. report from BBC.
Social Media Reaction to Trump’s Immigration Chart Remarks
While Trump’s speech focused on policy, it was his claim about sleeping next to his favorite immigration chart that caught the attention of many on social media. The unusual statement sparked widespread trolling, with many users taking to the platform X (formerly Twitter) to share their reactions.
One user sarcastically asked, “Where is the ER report from the hospital?” while another added, “Trump, don’t lose focus, God saved you not the chart.” Despite the online mockery, Trump’s supporters at the rally cheered his recollection of the events, further fueling the candidate’s narrative of resilience and survival.
As the 2024 presidential race continues, Trump remains a polarizing figure, blending his signature showmanship with promises of a brighter economic future for the U.S. Through a mixture of policy proposals and personal anecdotes, he aims to secure the GOP nomination and, once again, the presidency.
Donald Trump talks about the chart that saved his life and reenacts the first assassination attempt on him pic.twitter.com/Q6Pg0A2N2K— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) September 24, 2024
“For years, we watched other countries steal our jobs. Now we are going to be going after their jobs and… pic.twitter.com/JFOeD7M4s9— George (@BehizyTweets) September 24, 2024
A user wrote on X, “Where is the ER report from the hospital?”, while one added, “Trump, don’t lose focus, God saved you not the chart.”
Where is the ER report from the hospital?— NitrisOxd🇺🇸 💪 (@OxdNitris) September 24, 2024
Trump, don’t loose focus, God saved you not the chart.— Eli Cruz (@EliCruz96194088) September 24, 2024
A person also stated, “Ahhhhh nothing like overcompensating for a lie, this is a common tactic of all malignant narcissists, a person died but it’s funny to him, that is a sociopathic narcissist folks!!”
Another mentioned, “He is milking this LIKE THE WORLD HAS NEVER SEEN. Utterly shameless. That’s your boy.”
Ahhhhh nothing like overcompensating for a lie, this is a common tactic of all malignant narcissists, a person died but it’s funny to him, that is a sociopathic narcissist folks!!— Digdug559 (@digdug559) September 25, 2024
He is milking this LIKE THE WORLD HAS NEVER SEEN. Utterly shameless. That’s your boy.— P.M. Carpenter (@CarpenterPM) September 24, 2024
A user also wrote, “Trump is profoundly mentally ill. By talking about these events in this manner he’s trivializing the episodes.”
Another commented, “He’s a sociopathic maniac who is joking about a so called serious attempt on his life. Just added the event to his clown show rally.”
Trump is profoundly mentally ill. By talking about these events in this manner he’s trivializing the episodes. I can’t stand the man & feel no sympathy for him at all. But, he should refrain from joking about this because unstable people seeking attention are listening to this.— Gloria (@NYCdrops) September 24, 2024
He’s a sociopathic maniac who is joking about a so called serious attempt on his life. Just added the event to his clown show rally. You wonder why people don’t give a shit about it? He acts like his life is a reality show & his assassination attempts are part of the circus.— Gloria (@NYCdrops) September 24, 2024
A person also added, “Is it me or does he seem way more relaxed and funny lately?? Two attempts on his life and he’s out here having a blast.”
Is it me or does he seem way more relaxed and funny lately?? Two attempts on his life and he’s out here having a blast 😂— Bryan (@Bryan5196731015) September 25, 2024