Trump says ‘I should be dead’ as he reveals move that saved his life after assassination bid

DONALD Trump said “I’m supposed to be dead“ in his first interview since a gunman tried to assassinate him on Saturday. The former president dubbed his lucky escape a “miracle“ and said moving his head a split second before the bullet struck saved his life. Trump was shot in the ear at a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania when Thomas Crooks, 20, opened fire from a rooftop 130 metres away. He sprayed bullets into the crowd and towards the podium where Trump stood, possibly killing someone in the audience and seriously wounding two more. Read more: The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites
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