On Saturday, July 13th, at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, former President Trump was attacked and injured in his right ear. To clarify how Trump managed to escape this danger and see the moment of the attack clearly, many people have been comparing different media footage online.
Several media professionals and analysts believe that the live broadcast by NTD Television provided the “clearest” footage of the incident. Some internet users intentionally slowed down the video playback and pointed out that just before the attack, Trump’s gaze shifted slightly to the right. This movement allowed Trump to narrowly escape, preventing the bullet from penetrating his skull.
Around 6:11 pm on Saturday, as Trump was discussing issues related to illegal immigration, a gunshot suddenly rang out, followed by six more shots in quick succession. Trump immediately stopped speaking and grabbed his right ear, then quickly crouched behind the podium. The audience behind him also reacted swiftly, crouching down behind the stage.
Secret Service agents protecting former President Trump quickly responded upon realizing the situation was amiss, rushing to shield him from further gunfire.
David Zaikin, the founder and CEO of the strategic consulting firm Key Elements Group, praised NTD Television’s live footage on social media, calling it “the best footage by far.”
Writer and conflict resolution expert Andre Vlok also commended NTD’s live broadcast as the “clearest footage regarding the Trump shooting incident” on a social media platform.
The executive producer of The Benny Show, ALX, posted that the NTD coverage was one of the best-quality videos he had seen regarding the attempted assassination of Trump.
Following the attack, many discussions revolved around Trump’s “small movement” and expressions of gratitude towards a higher power for his fortunate escape.
Viewers under the English NTD live stream posted messages thanking NTD for their outstanding coverage and expressing condolences to the families of the deceased while wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
Amidst journalists choosing to crouch down or seek cover during the shooting, NTD photographer Wu Wei remained steadfast on the media platform, capturing Trump’s every move after the attack, from the slight head turn before the shot to touching his ear, being tackled by Secret Service agents, and being escorted to safety.
In the minutes following the attack, NTD reporters swiftly interviewed evacuating individuals with firsthand reactions and insights, reflecting the public sentiment from various angles.
NTD White House reporter Tao Ming lauded Wu Wei’s courage on the scene, emphasizing that it was just a part of their job to capture the events unfolding.
NTD Television, with bases in New York and Washington DC and outreach in major cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, has rapidly expanded through cable television and digital platforms. Their reporters and live broadcast teams closely follow major U.S. news events, with their English team often referenced by American political and social figures on social media.
On Sunday, July 14th, Trump took to his newly launched social media platform, Truth Social, stating, “It was God who prevented the unimaginable from happening. We will remain fearless, stand firm in our faith, and unwavering against evil.”
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, commenting on Fox News, described the event as a miracle, attributing it to the hand of God’s intervention.
President Biden, in a national television address from the Oval Office on Sunday, condemned violence and urged Americans to stay calm and united, emphasizing that despite differing views, they are not enemies but neighbors, friends, colleagues, and above all, “Americans.”