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Former President Trump Reflects On Iconic Photo After Assassination Attempt

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Former President Trump recently reflected on the now world-famous photo of him holding his fist in the air after surviving an assassination attempt. In an interview published on Monday, Trump humorously remarked that one usually has to die for a photo to become iconic.

During the interview, Trump acknowledged the widespread recognition of the photo, stating, 'A lot of people say it’s the most iconic photo they’ve ever seen.' He added, 'They’re right, and I didn’t die. Usually you have to die to have an iconic picture.'

The assassination attempt took place on Saturday at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump was shot in the ear. Following the incident, the photo of Trump defiantly raising his fist amidst the chaos went viral on social media and graced front pages across the country and the world.

He acknowledges the widespread recognition of the photo as iconic.
Trump humorously remarks on surviving assassination attempt and iconic photo.
The assassination attempt occurred at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

After the shots were fired, Secret Service agents swiftly surrounded Trump, who then raised his fist and urged the crowd to 'fight.' In the aftermath of the attempt on his life, Trump expressed in the interview that he felt he wasn't supposed to survive the ordeal.

Experts have since analyzed the situation and concluded that Trump was incredibly fortunate to have survived. They noted that a mere few centimeters and a coincidental head turn were the factors that ultimately determined the difference between life and death for the former president.

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