Donald Trump: Resurrection of son of a gun
Donald Trump is now a martyr for the 'cause', no longer an ordinary candidate against Joe Biden. His supporters believe nothing less than the hand of god came between him and the assassin's bullet. Within hours, Republicans were sharing an image of Christ with his hand on Trump's shoulder.
Political benefits were instant. Elon Musk endorsed Trump, as did another billionaire. The script flipped: it was the Democrats' demonisation of the Republican candidate that led to the assassination attempt, not the general political tinderbox that American politics has become over the past decade to which Trump has generously contributed, as have fringe Left groups.
For the Democrats, an already dicey election just got harder. Internal turmoil is currently their signature tune. Biden has been fighting polls and party leaders to insist he is their best bet even though voters vehemently disagree. Debates on TV channels are a sad reflection on a party seeped in doubt, despair and disarray. Biden hopes the assassination attempt will unite Dems behind him, but the opposite may happen now that Trump is stronger.
Republicans can smell victory as they head to the party convention on Thursday to formally anoint Trump as their nominee. He is now a saviour for many, especially the Christian base. Donations are surging, and the MAGA crowd is more excited, which means Trump voters will actually come out to vote. An attempt on life can guarantee that.
Remember the victim narrative at the centre of his campaign: 'In the end, they are not
