Trump Vows to Win New York in 2024 Presidential Race Amid Assassination Attempts

Former US President Donald Trump, now a candidate for the 2024 presidential election, addressed a roaring crowd of supporters on Long Island, New York, declaring that divine intervention had saved him from recent assassination attempts. Speaking at a packed rally, Trump proclaimed, "We’re going to bring back religion into our country," attributing his survival to God and expressing that the incidents had only strengthened his resolve.

At 78, Trump confidently predicted he would become the first Republican candidate in 40 years to win New York State. He referenced an attempt on his life during a July 13 rally in Pennsylvania, where a bullet grazed his ear, saying the near-death experience had given him "a much greater and stronger mission" to continue his fight to "make America great again" and put "America first."

Trump's speech, delivered before a crowd of 16,000 at Nassau Coliseum, was filled with optimism and bold promises. He declared his intent to win New York and secure the White House in 2024, saying, "That’s the first time in many years that a Republican can honestly say it, and we’re going to do it."

With trademark energy and a sense of spectacle, the rally embodied the hallmarks of a Trump event, complete with red "Make America Great Again" hats, patriotic music, and enthusiastic supporters. As he laid out his platform, Trump focused heavily on crime, inflation, and immigration, criticizing the current state of affairs. "With crime at record levels, with terrorists and criminals pouring in and with inflation eating your hearts out, vote for Donald Trump!" he urged the audience, drawing loud cheers.

Despite the serious tone surrounding the assassination attempts, Trump maintained his characteristic confidence, telling the crowd that these threats had not shaken him: "We’re going to have the greatest win in history when we pull this one-off. It will be legendary."