{"id":2294351,"date":"2024-07-13T23:21:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-14T03:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hotsenpiller-the-shot-heard-round-the-world-trump-courage-and-the-spirit-of-washington\/"},"modified":"2024-07-13T23:26:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-14T03:26:16","slug":"hotsenpiller-the-shot-heard-round-the-world-trump-courage-and-the-spirit-of-washington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hotsenpiller-the-shot-heard-round-the-world-trump-courage-and-the-spirit-of-washington\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotsenpiller: The Shot Heard &#8216;Round the World: Trump, Courage, and the Spirit of Washington"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhotsenpiller-the-shot-heard-round-the-world-trump-courage-and-the-spirit-of-washington%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2294351&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-times-issues-multiple-corrections-for-article-falsely-claiming-900000-u-s-children-have-been-hospitalized-for-covid-19-during-pandemic\/\" title=\"New York Times Issues Multiple Corrections For Article Falsely Claiming 900,000 U.S. Children Have Been Hospitalized For COVID-19 During Pandemic\">article discusses<\/a> a recent\u2064 assassination\u200d attempt on former President \u200bDonald J. Trump, drawing parallels to historical moments \u2064of resilience and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-rep-tom-reed-resigns-after-more-than-a-decade-in-congress\/\" title=\"Republican Rep. Tom Reed Resigns After More Than A Decade In Congress\">divine protection<\/a> in American \u200chistory. The \u2064author compares\u200c Trump&#8217;s defiant response to that of George Washington during the French and Indian War and the\u2062 Battle of Princeton, highlighting the courage and\u2064 leadership displayed in the face of\u200c adversity. The article emphasizes \u200dthe importance of true \u2063leadership in times \u2064of \u2063crisis and the enduring spirit of American greatness. The author\u2062 calls on readers \u2062to stand \u2064firm against tyranny and fight for the\u200c principles of freedom and justice, much like the leaders who have gone before us.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"> <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/op-ed\/\">  Op-Ed <\/a>   <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/opinion-contributor\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/opinion-contributor\/%20\"><span>Phil Hotsenpiller<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   July 13, 2024 at 7:33pm <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>Today, the world was once again jolted by a \u201cshot heard round the world\u201d\u2014a lone gunman\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/just-trump-shooter-dead-bloody-disaster-pennsylvania-rally-da-confirms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">attempt to assassinate<\/a> former President Donald J. Trump.<\/p>\n<p>The attack, reminiscent of pivotal moments in history, underscores a timeless narrative of resilience and divine protection that has echoed through the annals of American history.<\/p>\n<p>The phrase \u201cshot heard round the world\u201d originally described the opening volley at the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, sparking the American Revolution. This phrase has also been used to describe the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, a catalyst for World War I.<\/p>\n<p>Today, this powerful phrase finds new meaning as it encapsulates the dramatic and defiant moment when President Trump, struck by an assassin\u2019s bullet, rose to his feet, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/raw-video-trump-shooting-comes-president-hero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fist in the air<\/a>, and shouted, \u201cFight, fight, fight!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His display of indomitable courage resonates deeply, harkening back to the steadfast spirit of George Washington.<\/p>\n<p>In the heat of the French and Indian War on July 9, 1755, a young George Washington exhibited remarkable bravery at the Battle of the Monongahela. Amid a devastating ambush, with officers being targeted and shot, Washington rode fearlessly to command the remaining forces.<\/p>\n<p>He had two horses shot out from under him, yet miraculously emerged unscathed despite his coat being pierced by four bullets and his hat grazed by another.<\/p>\n<p>Washington\u2019s survival, viewed as a sign of divine protection, became legendary.<\/p>\n<p>Washington himself wrote to his family, reflecting on the providential nature of his survival: \u201cBy the all-powerful dispensations of Providence, I have been protected beyond all human probability or expectation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His near-mythical invincibility was further solidified when an Indian chief, years later, acknowledged a higher power safeguarding Washington.<\/p>\n<p>The chief\u2019s prophetic words declared Washington as \u201cthe particular favorite of Heaven,\u201d destined to lead a mighty empire.<\/p>\n<p>This sense of destiny and divine favor echoed once more during the Battle of Princeton in 1777, when Washington, amidst the gunfire, confidently rallied his troops just 30 yards from the British forces. His call, \u201cParade with me my fine fellows, we will have them soon!\u201d furthered the legend of his invincibility, inspiring his men and shaping the course of American history.<\/p>\n<p>Today, President Trump\u2019s defiance and call to \u201cfight\u201d in the face of an assassination attempt mirrors the courage of Washington. It is a stark reminder that true leadership is often tested in the crucible of adversity.<\/p>\n<p>Like Washington, Trump\u2019s unwavering resolve in the face of mortal danger symbolizes a continuation of the American spirit\u2014a spirit forged in the fires of revolution, tempered by trials, and continually rejuvenated by those who dare to lead with courage and conviction.<\/p>\n<p>As we reflect on this modern \u201cshot heard \u2019round the world,\u201d we are reminded that the essence of American greatness lies in the unyielding spirit of its leaders and the unwavering faith in a destiny guided by providence.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/allie-beth-stuckey-suspended-from-twitter-after-challenging-fox-news-segment-that-went-viral\/\" title=\"Allie Beth Stuckey Suspended From Twitter After Challenging Fox News Segment That Went Viral\">courage displayed<\/a> by President Trump today serves as a rallying cry for all who believe in the enduring principles of freedom and justice.<\/p>\n<p>Just as Washington\u2019s legacy inspired a fledgling nation, so too does <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/just-trump-alerts-everyone-injury-first-message-since-bloody-shooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump\u2019s defiance<\/a> inspire us to stand firm against tyranny and fight for the soul of our great nation.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>An Important Message from Our Staff:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>In just a few months, the world is going to change forever. 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If you are interested in contributing an Op-Ed to The Western Journal, you can learn about our submission guidelines and process <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/submitop-ed\/\">here<\/a>.<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/body><\/html><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a recent op-ed, Phil Hotsenpiller discusses the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump and compares it to historical moments of resilience and divine protection in American history. The phrase &#8220;shot heard round the world&#8221; has been used to describe pivotal events such as the American Revolution and World War I, and now takes on new meaning as Trump defiantly rose to his feet after being shot. Hotsenpiller draws parallels between Trump&#8217;s courage and that of George Washington, highlighting the importance of leadership in times of adversity. He emphasizes the need for truth in reporting on the upcoming 2024 election and calls for support in the fight against tyranny and for the soul of the nation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3295,"featured_media":2294352,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Picture-54.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[19867,34957,34958,3634],"class_list":["post-2294351","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-courage","tag-hotsenpiller","tag-spirit-of-washington","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Picture-54.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2294351","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3295"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2294351"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2294351\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2294352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2294351"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2294351"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2294351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}