During a recent interview with his former lawyer Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump casually dismissed the various assassination attempts he has faced, jokingly stating that “only consequential presidents get shot.” This remark came as Cohen shared the second part of their two-part discussion, which also touched on an incident where Trump had to secretly switch to a different military jet due to an Iranian threat against his life. Cohen expressed his disgust at the lengths some would go, saying there’s a significant difference between disagreeing with a policy and literally attempting to assassinate the president.
Trump, acknowledging the seriousness of his situation, humorously added, “If you read, only consequential presidents get shot.” Cohen for his part quipped, “Then do me a favor, please don’t be consequential,” to which Trump replied that perhaps he would need to try being “less consequential.” He recognized his role comes with dangers but reassured listeners that he is well-protected by dedicated staff.
Reflecting on his time in office, Trump noted the increasing difficulties he’s faced over the years. He pointed out that historically, those who’ve held his position and were significant, like him, have faced attempts on their lives, while less notable presidents seem to lead much quieter lives. He mentioned that, you know, you can really see that when you compare with some recent administrations.
Cohen, once a critical figure in legal issues facing Trump, now emphasizes the importance of forgiveness following their surprising reunion after nearly a decade without contact. He referred to a biblical verse promoting the notion of forgiveness as a core part of their interaction.
