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The statement made by Donald Trump almost 10 years ago, "What separates the winners from the losers is how a person reacts to each new twist of fate," may not have been fully appreciated by many, including the former American President who narrowly escaped a shooting on Saturday, as reported by India Today.

Although the determination of winner and loser will be decided later in November, Trump's evasion of the bullet on Saturday itself might just qualify as a victory.

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Did A Last-Minute Head Tilt Save Donald Trump's Life?

His life was saved by a last-minute head tilt. Trump remarked that a chart he was reviewing during the incident had saved his life, according to Representative Ronny Jackson, the former White House physician, in a phone call hours after the assassination attempt.

During a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, shots were fired towards the stage where Donald Trump was speaking on Saturday. Trump, who had been looking straight ahead, momentarily turned to his right to point to an immigration chart at that moment, which he believes prevented the bullet from hitting him.

The immediate response from Secret Service agents formed a protective shield around him. Trump was observed holding his ear and swiftly lowering himself to the ground. After assistance from the agents, he stood up, bloodied, and raised his fist to cheering supporters before leaving for medical treatment, as reported by India Today.

Trump on Illegal Immigration

Dr. Jackson recounted in an interview with The New York Times, "'He[Trump] goes, 'The border patrol saved my life.' 'I was going over that border patrol chart.' He said, 'If I hadn't pointed at that chart and turned my head to look at it, that bullet would have hit me right in the head.'"

The immigration chart in question, referenced by Trump moments before being shot in the ear, displayed border-crossing statistics and was part of Trump's speech on immigration policies. The chart, displayed on a large screen, was a feature of Trump's speech. According to a photograph published by The New York Times, the chart stated, "Illegal Immigration into the US."

It depicted the rise in illegal immigrants entering the US between 2012 and 2024. Additionally, it mentioned, "Nothing like this has ever happened to our country before."

Donald Trump has consistently emphasized illegal immigration as a key campaign issue, capitalizing on public dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's management of the matter. Trump has criticized Biden's policies, particularly the surge in illegal border crossings, which have averaged 2 million per year since 2021, the highest recorded level, as per media reports.

Throughout his campaign to reclaim the Oval Office, Trump has pledged to take strict measures against illegal immigration, proposing initiatives such as detention facilities and increased deportations, which have garnered significant support from Republican voters.

Thus, by advocating for stricter border control and immigration enforcement, Trump has sought to differentiate himself from Biden and appeal to voters concerned about border security and immigration reform. And on Saturday, it was precisely that effort to curb immigration by Donald Trump that shielded him from an assassination attempt.