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Helen shared that she and Corey, who were high school sweethearts, were nearing their 29th wedding anniversary. “Me and the kids were all there as a family,” she recalled. “He was just excited. It was going to be a nice day with the family.” Tragically, the day ended in heartbreak. “It was a bad day. He was a very loving husband.”
Helen described Corey as a man who always put his family first. “He was a simple man, but he put his wife and kids first all the time. I did nothing here. I didn’t lift a finger. He did everything.” A GoFundMe page created by the family has raised over $1.1 million. “The donations that are coming in across the community and across the country, it’s more than I can even imagine,” she said. “It’s more than I can fathom, but he deserves it all. He deserves everything.”
Despite her grief, Helen holds no animosity towards President Biden. “I don’t have any ill-will towards Joe Biden. I’m not one of those people that gets involved in politics. I support Trump, that’s who I’m voting for, but I don’t have ill-will towards Biden,” she said, adding, “He didn’t do anything to my husband. A 20-year-old despicable kid did.”
Former President Trump expressed his gratitude for surviving the attack. During a phone interview with the New York Post, he described the “very surreal experience” that nearly ended his life, stating, “The doctor at the hospital said he never saw anything like this, he called it a miracle. I’m not supposed to be here, I’m supposed to be dead. I’m supposed to be dead.”
Trump explained that a slight movement of his head to read a chart about illegal immigrants saved his life. A bullet that could have been fatal instead tore off a small part of his ear, splattering blood across his face. Despite the danger, Trump wanted to address the crowd but was escorted off the stage for his safety.
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Trump showed a large bruise on his right forearm, a result of the agents’ quick response. He praised their bravery, saying, “They took him out with one shot right between the eyes. They did a fantastic job. It’s surreal for all of us.”
During the chaos, Trump’s shoes fell off as agents hustled him off the stage. “The agents hit me so hard that my shoes fell off, and my shoes are tight,” he said with a smile.
The shooter, positioned on a roof about 130 yards away, was taken down by Secret Service agents with a single shot. Trump applauded their efficiency and bravery in neutralizing the threat.
This tragic event underscores the bravery of individuals like Corey Comperatore and the crucial role of security personnel in protecting public figures. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the tensions in today’s political climate and the heroism displayed in the face of danger.
