What If Donald Trump Got Assassinated?

Summary

The video explores hypothetical scenarios following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump on July 13, 2024. It examines political ramifications, such as the frantic selection of a new Republican nominee before the National Convention, and potential civil unrest among Trump's passionate supporters. The discussion covers what might happen if Trump were incapacitated or if the attempt occurred after the RNC. It emphasizes the uncertainty and potential violence in such a situation while hoping for unity. The video aims to provide a thoughtful analysis without wishing harm on anyone.

Takeaways

• 🔫 On July 13th, 2024, Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt, with the bullet grazing his ear.
• 🤔 The video explores hypothetical scenarios of what could have happened if Trump had been killed in the attempt.
• 🏛️ The Republican presidential nominee would need to be decided quickly, especially since the assassination attempt occurred just before the Republican National Convention.
• 🗳️ The convention would be chaotic, with backroom deals and public speeches from potential nominees.
• 📅 The timing of the assassination (before or after the convention) would affect the process of selecting a new nominee.
• ⚖️ If Trump were incapacitated but not dead, the party would debate whether he could continue as the nominee.
• 🔥 There is a concern that Trump's passionate supporters could react violently, similar to the January 6th Capitol incident.
• 🗽 If Trump were assassinated, he would be idolized by his supporters, potentially deepening political divides in the country.
• 🤯 Trump's death could lead to significant civil unrest, violence, or even a civil war in the worst-case scenario.
• 📅 The election date is set by federal law and is unlikely to change, even in the event of Trump's death, due to the political divide in Congress.

Q & A

What event took place on July 13th, 2024?

On July 13th, 2024, there was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, where a bullet grazed his ear.

What would have happened if Donald Trump had not turned his head during the assassination attempt?

If Donald Trump had not turned his head, the bullet likely would have hit him in the head, possibly killing him.

What immediate political event was scheduled for shortly after the assassination attempt?

The Republican National Convention, scheduled for July 15th, 2024, was the immediate political event following the assassination attempt.

What would the Republican Party need to do if Trump was killed before the convention?

The delegates would need to quickly decide on a new nominee, potentially leading to a messy and frantic convention with backroom deals and public speeches from hopeful candidates.

How might Trump's supporters react to his assassination?

Trump's supporters, especially the extreme fringe, might engage in outbursts of violence and civil unrest, similar to the events of January 6th, 2021.

What would happen if Trump were incapacitated but not killed?

The Republican Party would debate whether Trump could continue as the nominee and if he would be in good enough shape to be sworn in as president.

Who was Donald Trump's running mate in 2024?

J.D. Vance was Donald Trump's running mate in 2024.

What would happen if Trump died after being elected the Republican nominee but before the election?

The Republican Party would need to select a new candidate, possibly reconvening the national convention or voting on a new nominee.

What is required to change the date of the presidential election?

Changing the date of the presidential election requires a vote in the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as the president's approval.

What are the potential consequences of Trump's assassination for America?

Trump's assassination could lead to extreme civil unrest, violence, political division, and potentially inspire more Trump supporters to vote in the election, or, conversely, could inspire Americans to come together.

Outlines

00:00

🔫 Hypothetical Assassination Scenario

On July 13th, 2024, Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt when a bullet grazed his ear. The video explores hypothetical scenarios if Trump had been killed, focusing on the immediate political ramifications. If the attempt had succeeded before the Republican National Convention, it would cause chaos in selecting a new nominee. Delegates would have to act quickly, leading to potential disorder and backroom deals. The extreme fringe of Trump's supporters might react violently, drawing parallels to the January 6th Capitol riot. This could result in civil unrest and Trump being idolized as a martyr, intensifying political divides.

05:02

🗳️ Political Ramifications of a Successful Attack

If the assassination attempt occurred after the Republican National Convention, Trump would be the official nominee. In this case, his running mate, J.D. Vance, might not automatically replace him. The party would vote on a new nominee, possibly reconvening the convention. If Trump died before Inauguration Day after winning the election, the vice president-elect would not automatically become president due to constitutional technicalities. Delaying the election is unlikely since it requires bipartisan agreement. The absence of a president by January 20th could lead to a constitutional crisis. Such events could cause extreme civil unrest or even inspire unity, although the latter seems improbable given the current political climate.

Keywords

💡Assassination Attempt

An assassination attempt refers to an act intended to kill a prominent figure, such as a political leader. In the video's context, it discusses the event on July 13th, 2024, where Donald Trump narrowly escaped being shot. The script highlights the potential consequences had the bullet hit its intended target, emphasizing the gravity of such an event in the political landscape.

💡Republican Presidential Nominee

The Republican Presidential Nominee is the candidate chosen by the Republican Party to run for the presidency in the United States. The script explores the chaos that would ensue if Trump, the nominee, were assassinated, particularly the process of selecting a new nominee in a rushed manner, especially if it occurred close to the Republican National Convention.

💡Republican National Convention

The Republican National Convention is a quadrennial event where the Republican Party formally nominates its candidates for the presidency and vice presidency. The script mentions this event as a critical time frame in determining who would replace Trump as the nominee if he were assassinated before the convention.

💡Backroom Deals

Backroom deals refer to secretive negotiations or agreements made behind closed doors, often in politics. In the video, this term is used to describe the frantic and potentially disorganized process of selecting a new nominee in the aftermath of an assassination attempt, suggesting a lack of transparency and a scramble for power.

💡Civil Unrest

Civil unrest denotes a state of public disorder and disturbance, often resulting from social or political issues. The script speculates on the potential for violence and unrest among Trump's supporters if he were assassinated, drawing parallels to the January 6th Capitol insurrection and the potential for further escalation.

💡Political Divide

A political divide refers to a significant difference in political opinions or ideologies within a society. The video discusses how an assassination could exacerbate existing divisions, with Trump being idolized by his supporters and potentially leading to a more polarized political climate.

💡Martyr

A martyr is someone who is killed or suffers greatly for their religious or other beliefs, often revered by their followers. In the context of the video, Trump could be seen as a martyr by his supporters, which could intensify their loyalty and potentially incite further action in his name.

💡Vice President

The Vice President of the United States is the second-highest executive official in the U.S. government, often serving as the President's running mate. The script explores the misconception that the Vice President would automatically become the presidential nominee or president in the event of an assassination, clarifying that a new nominee would still be chosen by the party.

💡25th Amendment

The 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution addresses issues related to presidential succession and disability. The video clarifies that this amendment would not apply if Trump were to die before being officially sworn in, as the vice president would not automatically assume the presidency in such a case.

💡Election Day

Election Day in the United States is the day set by law for the general elections, including the presidential election. The script discusses the unlikely possibility of delaying Election Day in the event of an assassination, highlighting the legal and procedural complexities involved in altering such a fundamental aspect of the democratic process.

💡World War Three

While not explicitly detailed in the script, the mention of World War Three suggests a potential escalation of global conflict, possibly as a result of internal turmoil in the U.S. following an assassination. This term underscores the video's broader concern about the destabilizing effects of such an event on international relations.

Highlights

On July 13th, 2024, Donald Trump escaped an attempt on his life by turning his head just in time to avoid a fatal bullet.

The bullet grazed Trump's ear, narrowly missing his head.

If Trump had been hit, the consequences would have been severe, potentially changing the political landscape.

The assassination attempt is still under investigation, so details may change.

The shooter was incredibly close to achieving their goal.

If Trump had been killed, the Republican presidential nominee would need to be decided quickly, especially with the Republican National Convention set for July 15th.

With Trump having no strong opposition during the primaries, almost anyone could be considered as the new nominee.

The process would be chaotic, with backroom deals and public speeches from hopeful nominees.

Outside of politics, Trump's assassination could lead to violence and civil unrest from his passionate supporters.

Trump's supporters might seek revenge, potentially leading to significant civil unrest.

Trump would be idolized even more if he were assassinated, potentially deepening the political divide.

If Trump were incapacitated but not dead, the Republican Party would have to decide if he could continue as the nominee.

If Trump were assassinated after being nominated, the party would need to select a new candidate, potentially causing further chaos.

A nominee for president would still be voted upon by the Republican Party, even if Trump's running mate was initially chosen.

The possibility of delaying the election is highly unlikely, as it would require agreement from both the House and Senate, and the president's approval.

Even without violence, Trump's assassination would likely result in significant political upheaval and deeper division within the country.

Transcripts

On July 13th, 2024, Donald Trump escaped an attempt on his life.

He managed to turn his head at just the right angle so that a bullet shot

in his direction grazed his ear rather than hitting him in the head.

But what would happen if he didn't turn his head?

In this video, we're going to go through multiple scenarios

on what would happen if Donald Trump got assassinated.

The first one we'll look at is if he actually got shot on July 13th.

Now, I need to be clear that at the time of this recording,

the assassination attempt is still being investigated.

So some details may change.

But what we do know is that the shooter came incredibly close.

Another thing that I want to make clear is that I don't wish

ill will toward anyone.

If you're new to the channel, you should know that we often look

at news stories and give our hypothetical take on it.

That's all that this is.

In Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13th,

the assassin shot from 140 meters away.

Trump had just turned his head a couple of centimeters.

If he hadn't have done this, it's very likely that he would have been killed

by the bullet.

Instead, the shot grazed his ear.

If he hadn't been so lucky, we'd be looking at

a completely different world today.

Donald Trump would be dead.

So what would happen next?

One of the most important things that would need to be figured out would be

who would take the mantle of the Republican presidential nominee.

It all depends on when this happens.

The answer can change.

If it were before the Republican National Convention or after.

So in the case of the July 13th assassination attempt,

things would get a little more complicated since this event happened right

before the Republican National Convention, which was set for July 15th.

The delegates involved in selecting the Republican

presidential nominee would have to move incredibly fast.

With little time in between the shooting and the convention,

the nominee would likely be decided on the convention floor that night.

It would be incredibly messy and frantic.

There'd be backroom deals, public speeches from the hopeful nominees.

Now, since Trump had no strong opposition

during the primaries, almost everyone could be considered.

It would be like going back to square one.

Even people who didn't run in the primaries could be nominated.

This would be a night full of bids for power, and whoever's left

standing would be the Republican nominee who would then run for president.

Now, there are some other scenarios that we'll get into in a bit, but

what might happen outside of politics?

Well, the answer to that is a lot more unknown and potentially terrifying.

Donald Trump was seen yelling fight after he got shot.

And there's a good chance his supporters would do just that.

Now, we're not saying everyone,

but the extreme fringe of his base might possibly engage.

Just look what happened on January 6th, 2021.

Trump supporters stormed the United States Capitol Building.

This was after their emotions were stoked by talk

about a stolen election, a claim that was proven to be false.

So what would happen if their leader was assassinated?

Well, they'd likely be looking for someone to blame.

Potentially a group of people or the opposing party.

Donald Trump has incredibly passionate supporters, more passionate

than what we've seen from almost any other political figure in the past.

There's a good chance there could be outbursts of violence and civil unrest.

Hopefully this violence would be contained to small pockets of the country

and not become a full on civil war.

With Biden still being president and commander in chief.

He's in control of the military.

If things got out of hand, hopefully they'd be able to put a stop to it

and hopefully no bigger militias would form either.

Now, even without any violence, Trump would be idolized

even more than he is today.

Supporters would make him a martyr.

And if some people on the left were happy that this happened,

this would create an even bigger political divide across the country.

The new Republican nominee would certainly use this as fuel

to energize voters, turning him or her into an even stronger candidate.

And more Trump supporters might be inspired

to vote in the election now, even without him in the race.

But what if Trump wasn't dead but incapacitated?

Well, technically, the rules and laws that are in place

would still apply, but there could be more nuance.

If there's a chance Trump comes back and he's healthy,

then the party would likely debate whether or not he could continue as the nominee.

They'd also consider if he'd be in good enough

shape to be sworn in, if he potentially became president.

Now, the story is a little bit different.

If the assassination attempt happened after the RNC on

July 15, Donald Trump would be elected as their nominee.

So what would happen if he were to die before the election?

Well, you might think that his running mate would be automatically elevated.

So his current choice for vice president, J.D. Vance

would become the presidential nominee.

But that's not the case.

A nominee for president would still be voted upon by the Republican Party.

They might go back to square one and reconvene

the national convention, or they might just select a new candidate.

There's a good chance that Trump's running mate would become

the presidential nominee, but it's not a guarantee.

Other party members might want to get into the mix.

The same rules would apply if Trump won the election on November 5th.

That would make him the president elect until Inauguration Day on January 20th.

If he were to die between those dates,

the vice president elect doesn't automatically become president.

Since Trump wouldn't officially be sworn in the 25th Amendment,

which allows the vice president to become president if the current

one dies, wouldn't be applicable.

Now, this got me thinking could anything like

this potentially delay the election?

Well, technically it could, but it's incredibly unlikely.

Election Day is set by federal law, and it's November 5th.

In order for this to change, it would need to be voted

on in the House of Representatives and in the Senate.

The president would need to sign off as well.

But this can only happen if both parties are in agreement,

which seems unlikely, especially given the political divide

gripping the United States.

Also, this would only delay the election by a couple of weeks.

As the Constitution states, a president needs to be sworn

in by January 20th of the following year.

Failing that, there would be no President and things could get really ugly.

This is how the election would be handled, which boils down

to a lot of bureaucracy and systems we already have in place.

What happens next could be extreme civil

unrest, violence, anger or potential civil war.

It's safe to say this would be a scary time

for America for a number of reasons.

On the other hand, maybe a violent act like this might inspire

Americans to put down their weapons and come together.

But considering the political division that seems unlikely

now, this is not a fun hypothetical scenario.

Regardless of where you stand on the political spectrum,

it would be a scary time for Americans and for people around the world.

Let's just hope this assassination attempt

doesn't lead to any further violent acts.

I know I don't want to end up in a World War three,

but that sounds like a story for another,

WHAT IF.