Trump to Fans: ‘Get Over It’ Like It’s a School Shooting

In a bewildering display of insensitivity, Donald Trump brushed off the recent shooting at his Pennsylvania rally, telling fans to “get over it” much like his past dismissals of school shootings. “We can’t let these things distract us,” Trump stated on Truth Social, seemingly unfazed by the bullet that grazed his ear.

The chaos began when a shooter opened fire from an elevated position, hitting Trump in the ear. As Secret Service agents rushed him offstage, Trump insisted on retrieving his shoes, adding a surreal twist to the night’s drama. The shooter, quickly neutralized, had inadvertently turned Trump’s rally into a media sensation. “The ratings were phenomenal, the best we’ve ever seen,” Trump boasted, seeing the incident as a bizarre victory.

Despite the violence, Trump doubled down on his pro-gun stance, insisting that fewer restrictions on gun ownership would prevent such incidents. “If more people were armed, these things wouldn’t happen,” he claimed, ignoring the irony that he was shot at a rally filled with his supporters, many of whom were likely armed. Critics were quick to point out the absurdity. “Trump wants fewer checks on gun ownership even after being shot. It’s like he’s living in a different reality,” one political analyst noted.

The shooting has sparked a wave of calls for investigations into the security breach. President Biden, suspending his political advertising out of respect for the victims, called for unity against political violence. Meanwhile, Trump remains undeterred, using the incident to highlight his resilience and martyr-like appeal. “You can shoot at me, but you can’t shoot down this movement,” he declared, framing the attack as a testament to his enduring popularity and strength.

The incident has only amplified Trump’s narrative of invincibility. With the Republican National Convention approaching, the former president seems poised to ride this wave of violence-infused publicity straight to the GOP nomination. The spectacle, complete with its drama, defiance, and unyielding love for firearms, promises to keep the nation glued to the Trump show.

In a twist of tragic comedy, Trump’s rally, marred by bloodshed, has become a symbol of his paradoxical stance on guns. Despite the danger he faced, Trump continues to champion fewer restrictions on gun ownership, showing a disconnect from the reality of gun violence. The former president appears ready to leverage this latest incident to bolster his campaign, bullets and all.