This past Saturday night, after a satisfying dinner, I settled in to enjoy a Chaplain cigar from DeploymentCigars.com, paired with tastings of Knob Creek 12-year from the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and Peerless Small Batch. Surrounded by Deployment’s first K9, Zeek, his family members, with his handler Austin and Emma’s home with my Chrisi—I found myself reflecting deeply. It was on the eve of the shocking assassination attempt on President Donald Trump, an event that shook the nation to its core. As I pondered that harrowing moment, one thought crystallized: We, as Americans, do not deserve Donald Trump. And yet, in some profound way, perhaps we do.
Donald Trump embodies the ultimate high-stakes gamble—like going all-in during a big poker game or leveraging every business asset on a bold risk. But this isn’t about cards or corporations; it’s about staking his very life for the future of our country. Trump gave up a life of luxury, wealth, and ease to step into what I call president Trump’s octagon of public service. He sacrificed personal comfort, endured relentless attacks, and now faces mortal danger—all for us, the people of the United States of America. His unwavering commitment isn’t just political; it’s a profound act of servant leadership in an era of self-interest.
This isn’t the first time America has been graced—and burdened—with such a leader. History reminds us that we did not deserve Abraham Lincoln, who was assassinated for steering the nation through its darkest division. We did not deserve Theodore Roosevelt, who survived an assassination attempt while campaigning for progress and reform. Nor did we deserve John F. Kennedy or Robert F. Kennedy, both cut down by bullets amid their fights for justice and vision. These figures, like Trump, rose above the fray to challenge the status quo, only to face the ultimate price. As I’ve explored in previous articles for AFNN, such as “The Symbolism of Adversity: Trump’s Garbage Truck and JFK’s PT-109” (available at https://afnn.us/2025/01/17/the-symbolism-of-adversity-trumps-garbage-truck-and-jfks-pt-109/), these moments of trial reveal the resilience required to lead. Trump’s survival echoes those historical symbols, urging us to recognize the adversity that forges true greatness.
Yet, if we are honest, we must admit our collective unworthiness. In a nation increasingly divided, complacent, and distracted, we have often failed to match the sacrifices of our leaders. We complain from the sidelines while they charge forward. To honor Trump—and those who came before him—we need to become more deserving. That means recommitting to the principles of hard work, unity, and patriotism. It means supporting leaders who put America first, not tearing them down. It means voting, engaging, and building a society worthy of such sacrifice.
But here’s where the paradox deepens: Perhaps we do deserve Trump, not because of our merits, but through divine grace. As a Chuckism that I often say, there is a God, and we as Americans should never forget how our nation was founded on faith and providence. It’s etched right on our currency: “In God We Trust.” How lucky—how blessed—we are that God’s hand intervened to save Donald Trump’s life that fateful day. In that tilt of the head, in that split-second of protection, we see a reminder that America still has a purpose, and Trump is part of it.
In the end, Trump’s survival isn’t just a political miracle; it’s a call to action. Let us strive to be the nation that deserves him—not through entitlement, but through gratitude, resolve, and faith. Only then can we truly say we’ve earned the leaders who risk it all for us We The People.
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