Chaotic new footage of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump gives a fresh insight into the moment he was swarmed by Secret Service agents, knocking off his shoes.
The video, filmed from behind the stage and obtained by WBEN, shows Secret Service agents huddling over Trump, shielding him from possible further gunfire, just seconds after his ear was hit by a bullet fired by would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks.
An agent is then seen tossing Trump’s shoes off the stage — with the defiant GOP candidate quickly getting to his feet and calling out, “Let me get my shoes, let me get my shoes.”
The previously unseen angle of the shooting then shows agents trying to escort a disheveled Trump off stage but are briefly stopped when he puts his fist up in the air to assure the crowd he was not killed.
The footage then captures an up-close view of the former president being safeguarded away from the stage, surrounded by a gaggle of Security Services agents, as rallygoers chant “USA!” and applaud before the video ends.
Trump, 78, cleared up why his shoes were off in an interview with The Post on Sunday.
“The agents hit me so hard that my shoes fell off, and my shoes are tight,” Trump said.
The former prez also commended the Secret Service — who have come under much scrutiny since Saturday’s assassination attempt — for their heroic actions.
“They did a fantastic job,” he shared. “It’s surreal for all of us.”
Trump also added he told the agents he wanted to return to the podium and “keep speaking,” but he “just got shot,” so they wouldn’t allow it.
One of the rallygoers positioned in the front row behind Trump when he nearly was killed explained the moments leading up to the recently released video.
“At first, I seen him grab his ear, but then he went down,” said Rich from Angola, NY, told WBEN. “We didn’t notice he was wounded, but then the Secret Service jumped on top of him right away.”
Rich noted that the Secret Service remained very professional during the attempt on Trump’s life and that “they did their jobs exactly the way you would expect them to do it.”
Another New Yorker attending the Pennsylvania rally detailed the mayhem that broke out seconds after the shots were fired.
“We were trying to get closer to the area that [Trump] was, and so therefore, we saw one of the Secret Service men going toward the [stage], so we followed him. And soon after that, we heard that pop, pop, pop, pop. And somebody said, get down,” Joyce Gallagher told the outlet.
“Your brain is trying to process the pop pop, it could be anything, it could be firecrackers. It could be some kind of prank or whatever. But, you know, that’s the point where the surreal comes into play. Immediately, you saw people on the stage ducking, and you also notice people saying, ‘Get down, seriously get down’ and I have never seen people flatten on the ground as far and as fast as I did.”
Crooks, 20, narrowly missed Trump as the presidential hopeful spoke at the rally, grazing the politician’s ear, at his campaign rally in Butler, Pa.
The gunman apparently shimmied up on top of a nearby building, army-crawled into position with a rifle, and squeezed off at least five to seven shots from about 130 yards away at the former president before Security Service snipers killed him.
“They took him out with one shot right between the eyes,” the former president said, praising the snipers.
Trump made an appearance Monday at the GOP convention, two days after he was left bloodied by a sniper’s bullet.
When the 78-year-old former president emerged from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, most of his right ear was wrapped in a bandage.
Trump did not deliver remarks during the appearance.84
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Earlier in the day, he was officially named the Republican nominee for president after being nominated by more than 1,215 GOP delegates.
Unfortunate News and Unjustified Attacks on Sandra Bullock
Celebrated American actress and producer Sandra Bullock is well-known for her outstanding talent and adaptability in the entertainment world.
Sandra was born on July 26, 1964, in Arlington, Virginia. She has a passionate fan following and a successful and illustrious career in Hollywood.
Bullock’s rise to fame began in the 1990s when she landed big parts in movies like While You Were Sleeping and Speed. But her performance as Leigh Anne Tuohy in 2009’s The Blind Side was what really solidified her place among Hollywood’s best actors.
Her ability to perform both dramatically and comedic has made her a versatile artist. Popular movies such as Miss Congeniality, Gravity, and The Proposal have included performances from this spectrum.
Sandra Bullock has demonstrated a great commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian concerns in addition to her illustrious acting career.
Her significant contributions to numerous charities and disaster relief initiatives, particularly those supporting the aftermath of natural catastrophes like Hurricane Katrina and the 2010 Haiti earthquake, are well known.
These charitable activities demonstrate her kind and giving personality, enhancing her standing as a devoted humanitarian in addition to a recognized actor.
Sandra Bullock’s remarkable skill, relentless work ethic, and audience-connecting abilities are all responsible for her ongoing success in Hollywood.
She is well-liked in the entertainment world thanks to her commitment to utilize her platform for good.
Sandra Bullock’s influence on Hollywood and society at large is still felt today, even as she takes on new roles and makes contributions to her charity foundations.
Sandra Bullock, best recognized for her part in The Blind Side, has, however, recently had to deal with a number of personal and work-related difficulties. She unexpectedly became involved in a complex case involving the real-life Tuohy family, who were the subject of the Oscar-winning movie, after she tragically lost her long-term spouse.
Sandra Bullock won a major Academy Award in 2010 for her performance in The Blind Side as Leigh Anne Tuohy, the matriarch of the Tuohy family. The moving tale of a Tennessee family that adopted and raised Michael Oher, who went on to become a well-known NFL player, is told in the film.
But now, the movie has been under investigation, raising doubts on the veracity of its endearing story. According to Michael Oher, the Tuohys never formally adopted him; instead, they put him in foster care in order to provide him with financial support.
On the other hand, the Tuohy family disputes these accusations and asserts that Oher made entirely bogus charges. They claim that Oher had made an earlier attempt to take them for $15 million. The more that goes on, the more challenging it is to find the truth.
Given the increased focus on the movie and the alarming claims made about it, some people have even called for Sandra Bullock’s Oscar to be rescinded in the midst of this controversy. However, Bullock’s advocate is Quinton Aaron, who portrayed Michael Oher in The Blind Side.
Quinton Aaron vehemently defended Bullock in a recent interview, claiming that there is no proof linking her to any purported misconduct. He made it clear that she shouldn’t be held responsible for anything that happened years later because she was only an actress doing her job.
Aaron, who has also gone through tragedy, asked people to give Bullock space during this difficult time so she can concentrate on her personal issues. He promoted compassion and empathy over unjustified criticism.
Aaron knows Bullock personally, and he remembers her generosity and kindness. She is a pleasant, polished, and witty presence on set, according to him.
Aaron also expressed gratitude to Bullock for his priceless advice and insight, which had a significant influence on his life. It’s crucial to keep in mind that Sandra Bullock is not a party to the ongoing legal battle that Michael Oher and the Tuohy family are engaged in.
Instead of unnecessarily depressing someone going through personal hardships, let’s band together to assist her. Sandra Bullock is deserving of our compassion and consideration during this trying time.
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