Staff Reports
In a plot twist that sounds like it was ripped from a Hollywood script, President Donald Trump recently reminisced about a phone call he received from President Joe Biden, one that took place shortly after an assassination attempt that left more than a few folks on the edge of their seats. It’s not every day that a former president shares a near-brush with a bullet and still finds the humor in a historic moment.
Trump was joined by Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio during this revelation, shedding light on a highly-touted detail of the incident: the time Biden chuckled about how lucky Trump was for turning his head just in time to avoid what could have been a disastrous fate. Apparently, Biden’s moment of levity included a quip about how Trump was fortunate to have turned “to the right.” It’s as if the universe itself is nudging everyone to remember that right is indeed the right way to go.
This statement from #Trump tells you all you need to know about the orange asshat. Seven days after Biden made a call to him to show concern after the assassination attempt. pic.twitter.com/phF6g22Xhu
— John (@JacDur97) July 21, 2024
The comic relief didn’t stop with Biden. In an entertaining exchange, Fox News host Jesse Watters joined the fray, suggesting that the country would do well to take a turn to the right as well. Trump couldn’t resist a rhetorical volley, wondering how wonderful it would be if the nation, too, followed suit. Such banter shows that even in the face of adversity, if there’s a joke to be had, Trump will manage to find it.
As the dramatic tale unfolded, Trump also recounted the swift response from his dedicated Secret Service detail, who had the gall to suggest he be carted away on a stretcher. Trump, displaying his trademark bravado, flat-out refused the offer, instead opting to rise and pump his fist in triumph, reminiscent of classic presidential moments that resonate deep in the hearts of his supporters. The image of the man standing tall in the face of danger has been immortalized, even gracing the cover of Time Magazine, a rare feat that encapsulates the spirit of defiance that Trump embodies.
In the aftermath, the mood among the electorate has seemingly shifted, with Trump experiencing a surge in approval ratings. The plot thickened when Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle announced her resignation, graciously accepting accountability for the unfortunate event. Meanwhile, Biden’s political ambitions took a dive as he quietly withdrew from the race, presumably recognizing that a showdown with Trump is an uphill climb, especially if that match-up ends up featuring Vice President Kamala Harris, whose appeal hasn’t been enough to distance her from the sinking ship that is her boss’s approval ratings.
The recent Republican National Convention proved to be a celebratory gala where the GOP rallied around Trump, and bandages over right ears were the fashion statement of this remarkable show of solidarity. Pop culture figures like Joe Rogan even acknowledged Trump’s extraordinary feat of survival and resilience, allowing folks to reminisce about Ronald Reagan, the last president to survive an assassination attempt in a scene eerily similar to Trump’s own saga. It seems the right side is calling, and many voters are more than ready to answer that call.
