Former President Donald Trump showcased the chart that he credits with saving his life, joking that “the last time I put up that chart, I never got to look at it.”

Trump made the comment about an hour into his speech on Thursday at the Republican National Convention (RNC) after officially accepting the party’s 2024 nomination – just five days after a would-be assassin had opened fire on his Butler, Pennsylvania, rally.

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TRUMP: “Last time I put up that chart, I never really got to look at it.” #RNC2024 pic.twitter.com/MVI22pTwu4

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“You can see on the chart that saved my life, that was the chart that saved my life, I said look at it, I’m so proud of it, I think it’s one of the greatest — it was done by the Border Patrol – one of the greatest, it showed everything just like that. You know the chart,” Trump said.

Turning to look at the screen behind him, he continued, “Oh, there it is, that’s pretty good, wow! Last time I put up that chart, I never really got to look at it. But without that chart, I would not be here.”

“Never got to look at it,” Trump cracked again as the audience erupted in applause and laughter. “I said, ‘You gotta see this chart,’ I was so proud of it. And by the time I got to there … I never got to see it that day. But I’m seeing it now.”

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Trump had just called for the chart to be put up during the Saturday rally, and was turning his head to look at it when the first shots were fired — a move that caused the bullet to graze the former president’s ear rather than striking him in the head.

Former President Donald Trump took some time out of his scheduled speech at the Republican National Convention (RNC) to pay his respects to those who were injured or killed when a would-be assassin opened fire on his Pennsylvania rally last Saturday.

Trump mentioned the fact that he had spoken with the two men who had been wounded in the shooting, noting that although their injuries had been serious, they were on the mend and doing well. He also spoke briefly about Corey Comperatore, the firefighter who was hailed as a hero for shielding his family with his own body before he was struck and killed.

Referencing the Go-fund-me page that was set up to provide resources to the families of the other shooting victims, Trump announced that over $6 million had been raised in the past five days.

Comperatore’s firefighter uniform was then placed onstage, and Trump walked away from the lectern, hugging the uniform and kissing the helmet. “What a fine man he was,” he said.

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Watch as Trump moves entire RNC to tears after hugging and kissing firefighter uniform of slain supporter Corey Comperatore.

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The former president then paused his remarks entirely, calling on the audience to join him in a moment of silence to honor the fallen hero. “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for others,” he recited.

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President Trump honors slain firefighter Corey Comperatore by bringing his helmet and jacket onstage and having a moment of silence 🙏♥️ pic.twitter.com/JlFi1jL7II

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Trump’s overall message on Thursday evening, when he officially accepted the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nomination, was one focused on unity and healing a divided nation.