In a gripping reflection on the first anniversary of an assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump declared, “God was protecting me,” during a press conference in Butler, Pennsylvania. The statement came as Trump addressed a crowd eager for updates on both his personal safety and the current state of the nation.

The atmosphere was charged as Trump recounted the harrowing events of last year, emphasizing the miraculous nature of his survival. “It’s a testament to faith and resilience,” he added, drawing a parallel between his experience and the revitalization of the American economy. Trump asserted that the nation is now “making a lot of money” as trade negotiations with countries like the European Union and South Korea gain momentum. He claimed that for the first time in decades, the U.S. is positioned to reclaim its economic strength, shaking off the remnants of a “dead” economy.

As questions poured in from reporters, Trump maintained a defiant stance, insisting that the U.S. is on the brink of transformative trade deals that will open markets previously closed to American goods. “We have a country that was dead, and now we have the hottest country in the world,” he proclaimed, his tone unwavering and confident.

Trump’s remarks come at a critical juncture, as both his political future and the nation’s economic trajectory hang in the balance. With tensions still high from last year’s attempt on his life, the former president’s message of survival and economic revival resonates deeply with supporters. As the nation reflects on this pivotal anniversary, the stakes have never been higher, and the eyes of the world remain fixed on Trump and his vision for America’s future.