I don't think we've seen enough analysis with enough granularity to know exactly where each bullet went. When the assassin saw the cop who was boosted up on the roof edge, we're told he almost immediately turned and began shooting, so he wasn't taking calm, aimed shots, I assume. Perhaps some of his rounds went astray enough that one hit…
I don't think we've seen enough analysis with enough granularity to know exactly where each bullet went. When the assassin saw the cop who was boosted up on the roof edge, we're told he almost immediately turned and began shooting, so he wasn't taking calm, aimed shots, I assume. Perhaps some of his rounds went astray enough that one hit a metal railing or Trump's podium and did indeed send a piece of shrapnel up like that. Even so, so what? It was a nearly successful assassination attempt, with 4 people hit from 8 rounds fired (whether shrapnel or bullet), and the security was so poor that even laypeople could see how it could have been done better.
The guy was probably running a 25/300 zero. At 130-175 yards the bullet goes anywhere from 4-9” high because it’s in the top of the trajectory. He was absolutely aiming center mass at trump but was just an idiot. The podium probably obscured part of his target.
Trump was saved at the last minute by turning his head. Thank God.
Oh, hush. I'm not falling for anything. I'm being a scientist - you, know, evidence 'n stuff. Did you see the part where I say it doesn't matter, anyway? And I disagree with Fred Bennett that it matters so much, because the D's are going to lie about everything anyway.
That's true. 'Bleach in the veins' is still running around unfettered, as well as 'fine people'. Heck, 'hands up, dont shoot' is still around :p There may be a segment of the populace that will nod emphatically at 'supersonic hummingbird', no matter how much ballistics we hand them.
Not “shrapnel” from the podium—it would have had to make a hard right turn at eye level or jump over DJT’s head to break through the cartilage in his right ear.
It's amazing what shrapnel can do. A soldier died at my camp long ago, because in a live artillery fire exercise a large piece somehow jumped over the huge protective berm and hit him.
I don't think we've seen enough analysis with enough granularity to know exactly where each bullet went. When the assassin saw the cop who was boosted up on the roof edge, we're told he almost immediately turned and began shooting, so he wasn't taking calm, aimed shots, I assume. Perhaps some of his rounds went astray enough that one hit a metal railing or Trump's podium and did indeed send a piece of shrapnel up like that. Even so, so what? It was a nearly successful assassination attempt, with 4 people hit from 8 rounds fired (whether shrapnel or bullet), and the security was so poor that even laypeople could see how it could have been done better.
The "so what?" is so that they can minimize the great emotional impact of Trump taking a bullet for the American people.
This will be a never ending talking point for the hard left from here on out, with the fact checkers repeating ad nauseum "Well actually ....'
Rational thinking people may think it's a distinction without a difference, but in reality it worth tens of thousands of votes by the soccer mom left.
When this first occurred, I thought there was no way Trump wouldn't be swept back into office by the assassin's bullet.
Now?
Great point Fred. It's always the long game guys and they play it well.
Later Jay
The other thing folks aren’t realizing:
The guy was probably running a 25/300 zero. At 130-175 yards the bullet goes anywhere from 4-9” high because it’s in the top of the trajectory. He was absolutely aiming center mass at trump but was just an idiot. The podium probably obscured part of his target.
Trump was saved at the last minute by turning his head. Thank God.
There is enough analysis to know a bullet hit his ear. You're falling for the shrapnel narrative this easily?
Oh, hush. I'm not falling for anything. I'm being a scientist - you, know, evidence 'n stuff. Did you see the part where I say it doesn't matter, anyway? And I disagree with Fred Bennett that it matters so much, because the D's are going to lie about everything anyway.
That's true. 'Bleach in the veins' is still running around unfettered, as well as 'fine people'. Heck, 'hands up, dont shoot' is still around :p There may be a segment of the populace that will nod emphatically at 'supersonic hummingbird', no matter how much ballistics we hand them.
I've seen someone claim it was glass from a teleprompter.
Not “shrapnel” from the podium—it would have had to make a hard right turn at eye level or jump over DJT’s head to break through the cartilage in his right ear.
It's amazing what shrapnel can do. A soldier died at my camp long ago, because in a live artillery fire exercise a large piece somehow jumped over the huge protective berm and hit him.