Ralph Reed

“I think for people who know the president, it is commonly believed that it changed him. I mean, how could it not? Imagine if you were who he was and if you don’t turn your head at that instant,”

Ralph Reed · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-12

Ralph Reed discussed how surviving the shooting changed Donald Trump.

“it’s hard not to feel on some level that the hand of providence protected him for some greater purpose. And there are people that I’ve talked to who said they were confident that he would win for that reason. That there must have been a reason.”

Ralph Reed · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-12

Ralph Reed noted the widespread perception that providence protected Donald Trump.

“He knew he was lucky to be alive.”

Ralph Reed · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-12

Ralph Reed commented on Donald Trump recognizing how fortunate he was to survive.