The immigration chart that played a crucial role in potentially saving former President Trump's life during a recent assassination attempt has garnered significant attention. The chart, created by a director of policy at the Badger Institute, was originally drafted for Sen. Ron Johnson's office and tracks border patrol apprehensions along the southwest border.
During a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a gunman targeted Trump's head, but the bullet narrowly missed as Trump turned to look at the immigration graph displayed on a screen. The bullet grazed Trump's right ear, and the gunman went on to wound two individuals and fatally shoot a former fire chief before being neutralized by the Secret Service.
The director of policy, who described the incident as providential, emphasized the importance of the graph in highlighting critical data on illegal immigration. He noted that while graphs often struggle to capture attention, this particular one succeeded in drawing widespread focus due to its role in the assassination attempt.
Following the incident, Trump referenced the chart during his speech at the Republican National Convention, crediting it with potentially saving his life. He highlighted the significant drop in illegal crossings during his administration before a recent increase, as depicted on the graph.
Trump expressed gratitude for the chart and acknowledged the bravery of those injured during the attack. The director of policy reiterated the importance of Sen. Johnson's numbers, emphasizing their potential life-saving impact.
