In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Israeli Special Operations veteran Aaron Cohen has highlighted the narrow margin that saved Trump’s life. According to Cohen, a subtle head movement prevented what could have been a fatal shot.
During the incident at a Butler, Pennsylvania rally, a bullet grazed Trump’s ear, causing him to bleed profusely. Secret Service agents quickly whisked him to safety. Cohen explained to Fox News’ Trace Gallagher that the former president’s slight head turn was crucial. “God must have been watching down on the president,” Cohen said.
Cohen described the sniper’s typical aim point—the cerebral cortex at the brain stem—which ensures incapacitation. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, fired from a rooftop 130 yards away, a distance Cohen equated to a simple putt in golf. “Anyone can put a two, two, three, optic on a target from that distance and hit it,” Cohen noted.
The former special ops veteran emphasized how close the shot was to being fatal. “Had the president’s head been straight, and if that round had gone into the ear, it would have been lights out,” he said. The shot came within mere centimeters of ending Trump’s life, underlining the significance of the minor movement.
The assassination attempt, which resulted in the death of Corey Comperatore and injuries to others, has brought intense scrutiny upon the Secret Service. Reports indicate that Trump had requested heightened security for weeks but was denied. Critics are questioning how the shooter managed to get a clear sight-line to the former president.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, appointed by President Biden, has faced criticism for prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives over essential security measures. This incident has led to calls for accountability and a reevaluation of the agency’s focus and protocols.
Cohen’s insights offer a chilling perspective on how close the nation came to a historic tragedy. “It’s very clear to me that had the president’s head been straight, and if that round had gone into the ear, it would have been lights out,” Cohen reiterated, emphasizing the critical nature of the moment.
As investigations continue, the focus remains on understanding the security failures and preventing future incidents. The nation grapples with the near loss of a former president and the need for rigorous protection measures to ensure such events do not recur.
