Chaotic new footage of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump gives a fresh insight into the moment he was swarmed by Secret Service agents, knocking off his shoes.
The video, filmed from behind the stage and obtained by WBEN, shows Secret Service agents huddling over Trump, shielding him from possible further gunfire, just seconds after his ear was hit by a bullet fired by would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks.
An agent is then seen tossing Trump’s shoes off the stage — with the defiant GOP candidate quickly getting to his feet and calling out, “Let me get my shoes, let me get my shoes.”
The previously unseen angle of the shooting then shows agents trying to escort a disheveled Trump off stage but are briefly stopped when he puts his fist up in the air to assure the crowd he was not killed.
The footage then captures an up-close view of the former president being safeguarded away from the stage, surrounded by a gaggle of Security Services agents, as rallygoers chant “USA!” and applaud before the video ends.
Trump, 78, cleared up why his shoes were off in an interview with The Post on Sunday.
“The agents hit me so hard that my shoes fell off, and my shoes are tight,” Trump said.
The former prez also commended the Secret Service — who have come under much scrutiny since Saturday’s assassination attempt — for their heroic actions.
“They did a fantastic job,” he shared. “It’s surreal for all of us.”
Trump also added he told the agents he wanted to return to the podium and “keep speaking,” but he “just got shot,” so they wouldn’t allow it.
One of the rallygoers positioned in the front row behind Trump when he nearly was killed explained the moments leading up to the recently released video.
“At first, I seen him grab his ear, but then he went down,” said Rich from Angola, NY, told WBEN. “We didn’t notice he was wounded, but then the Secret Service jumped on top of him right away.”
Rich noted that the Secret Service remained very professional during the attempt on Trump’s life and that “they did their jobs exactly the way you would expect them to do it.”
Another New Yorker attending the Pennsylvania rally detailed the mayhem that broke out seconds after the shots were fired.
“We were trying to get closer to the area that [Trump] was, and so therefore, we saw one of the Secret Service men going toward the [stage], so we followed him. And soon after that, we heard that pop, pop, pop, pop. And somebody said, get down,” Joyce Gallagher told the outlet.
“Your brain is trying to process the pop pop, it could be anything, it could be firecrackers. It could be some kind of prank or whatever. But, you know, that’s the point where the surreal comes into play. Immediately, you saw people on the stage ducking, and you also notice people saying, ‘Get down, seriously get down’ and I have never seen people flatten on the ground as far and as fast as I did.”
Crooks, 20, narrowly missed Trump as the presidential hopeful spoke at the rally, grazing the politician’s ear, at his campaign rally in Butler, Pa.
The gunman apparently shimmied up on top of a nearby building, army-crawled into position with a rifle, and squeezed off at least five to seven shots from about 130 yards away at the former president before Security Service snipers killed him.
“They took him out with one shot right between the eyes,” the former president said, praising the snipers.
Trump made an appearance Monday at the GOP convention, two days after he was left bloodied by a sniper’s bullet.
When the 78-year-old former president emerged from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, most of his right ear was wrapped in a bandage.
Trump did not deliver remarks during the appearance.84
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Earlier in the day, he was officially named the Republican nominee for president after being nominated by more than 1,215 GOP delegates.
For those who haven’t noticed
Let’s be real—most of us scroll through photos every day without giving them a second thought. But every now and then, an image pops up that demands a double take. Not because it’s shocking or dramatic, but because something in it is just… off. That’s exactly what happened in the now-viral photo of a young couple sitting innocently at a food stall. At first glance, nothing seems out of place. But look closer. There it is: the guy’s back, soaked in sweat, revealing the unmistakable shape of two massive grapefruits.
Yes, grapefruits.
And once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
The Sweat Stain That Sparked a Thousand Laughs
Let’s break it down. It’s a casual moment—a guy and a girl enjoying street food, minding their business. But thanks to a perfectly timed seat and a whole lot of back sweat, the dude’s shirt displays two perfectly round wet patches that hilariously resemble grapefruits. Whether it’s the positioning, the lighting, or pure coincidence, the stain became the center of attention.
This isn’t just about a sweaty shirt. It’s about how something so simple can trigger an avalanche of internet humor and relatability. We’ve all been there. Maybe not with literal citrus-shaped sweat marks—but with wardrobe malfunctions, awkward angles, or moments where we unknowingly became the punchline.
Why This Image Feels So Relatable
So, what makes this so funny and widely shared?
Because it’s real. It’s raw. It’s everyday life served with a twist of comedy. The guy didn’t plan it. The girl next to him didn’t notice. But the internet? Oh, it noticed.
In a world where so much online content feels staged, this candid moment reminds us of the magic of unfiltered reality. And let’s be honest—sweating in public? We’ve all been there. But sweating in the shape of fruit? That’s next-level.
The Power of Perspective: Look Closer
This photo is also a perfect metaphor. Life is full of details we miss on the first glance. Sometimes you have to look twice to see the humor, the beauty, or the weirdness in everyday things. What started as a basic street food scene turned into a laugh-out-loud moment simply because someone paid attention to the background.
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It’s a little reminder to slow down. Pay attention. Sometimes, the good stuff is hiding in plain sight.
Viral Content and the Rules of Engagement
This image follows a golden rule of viral internet content: the unexpected twist. It’s why memes work. It’s why TikToks with surprise endings blow up. We crave moments that interrupt the ordinary.
It also proves one thing: authenticity beats perfection every time. No filters. No edits. Just a dude, a sweat-stained T-shirt, and a very unfortunate resemblance to breakfast fruit.
What We Can Learn from a Viral Grapefruit Back
It’s not just funny—it’s oddly comforting. Social media often pressures us to present our best, most polished selves. But then an image like this cuts through the perfection and reminds us it’s okay to laugh at ourselves. In fact, it’s necessary.
And if you’re the guy in the picture—hey, salute to you, man. You unintentionally made millions laugh. Not many can say that.
The Internet Reacts
As expected, the comments section exploded:
- “Bro’s carrying produce on his back!”
- “When your back says, ‘I’m juicy, and I know it.’”
- “Someone get this man a towel and a fan, stat!”
People didn’t just scroll past this image—they shared it, memed it, and laughed with (not at) the sweaty star of the show.
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When Humor Meets Humanity
At the end of the day, this isn’t just a meme-worthy moment. It’s human. It’s funny. And it’s kind of perfect in its imperfection. It reminds us that laughter often comes from the little things. A photo. A sweat stain. A split second caught on camera.
So the next time you’re out on a hot day, sweating through your shirt, remember this guy. You might just be the star of the internet’s next viral gem.
Conclusion: Look Twice, Laugh Often
The grapefruit back photo is more than a viral image—it’s a cultural wink. It tells us not to take life too seriously. To embrace the awkward, the weird, and the wonderfully imperfect.
Because sometimes, the most unforgettable stories are the ones we didn’t even know we were writing. Or sweating.
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