One notable difference between Donald Trump’s walk-on songs at his 2016 and 2024 victory celebrations was the focus.
In 2016, the president-elect or his campaign staff selected the music for the 1997 film “Air Force One,” starring Harrison Ford.
This time, Ford just approved Democrat Kamala Harris wisely removed the film’s music over the weekend.
Either way, in 2016, the epic “Air Force One” music made a big “look at me” impression in midtown Manhattan. hotel ballroom.
But when Trump took to the stage at his victory party in West Palm Beach, Fla., early Wednesday morning, it was to the tune of his rally’s walk-on song, Lee Greenwood’s “”.God bless America.”
If you listen to the lyrics, this song is an expression of prayer and gratitude for God’s blessings.
Greenwood, 82, sang “God Bless America” in person at multiple Trump events during the 2024 campaign, including during Trump’s attempt on his life in Butler. This included when he took to the stage at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, days after his death on July 13. , Pennsylvania.
“Prayer works. This country is founded on faith,” Greenwood said. saidclaimed that God protected Trump from the bullets of a would-be assassin so that he could become the next president of the United States.
singer released On Tuesday, a jazzed-up version of “God Bless the USA” and a video featuring Trump were released.
Nearly a decade ago, Donald Trump started using “God Bless The USA” as his exit song at every rally and event. Little did I know 40 years ago that my songs would play an important role in such a historic presidential campaign. Thank you President Trump and his millions of supporters… pic.twitter.com/GqhwixVsFz
— Lee Greenwood (@TheLeeGreenwood) November 5, 2024
In his victory speech on Wednesday, President Trump said, “There’s a reason why God saved my life, and that reason was to save our country and make America great again.” He told me,” he said. And now we will carry out that mission together. ”
“The task before us is not easy, but I will put all the energy, spirit and fight that is in my soul into the task you have entrusted to me,” he added.
Like his walk-on song this year, his remarks on election night focused not on himself but on God and his fellow Americans.
President Trump: “Many people have told me that God saved my life for a reason, and that reason was to save our country and make America great again. And now we will carry out that mission together.” pic.twitter.com/pijOl39nfy
— The Blaze (@theblaze) November 6, 2024
President Trump’s former Cabinet member and friend Dr. ben carson recently said Californian pastor Xie Ann said the president-elect has become a “different person” since surviving the assassination attempt.
The near-death experience appears to have had a similar effect on Trump as it had on President Ronald Reagan after his 1981 assassination attempt.
The day after he survived being shot, President Reagan I wrote His diary states, “No matter what happens now, I owe my life to God and will serve Him in every way I can.”
Anne and Carson were among Christian leaders who prayed for Trump at a rally in Atlanta late last month.
Strategic Prayer Time: Andrew Womack, Richard Harris, Mike and Carrie Pickett, and Billy Epperhart join Dr. Ben Carson, Pastor Jensen Franklin, Pastor Lucas Miles, and several other national Christians I join church leaders in praying for President Donald J. Trump. pic.twitter.com/74YFJqZgWt
— Truth and Freedom (@truthlibertyco) October 24, 2024
Psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw asked “I mean, the only thing I can think of is that God loves our country,” the 45th president said in late August, when Trump asked him why he thought he would be spared. “And he thinks we’re going to take our country back.”
Dr. Phil: “Why did you save?”
press. Trump: “It must be God. How can you say that’s lucky when it’s 20 million to 1?” pic.twitter.com/WSxQ4baiQJ
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 28, 2024
Well, Mr. President, commit to the noble endeavor of “Make America Great Again.” we are with you!
This article was first published western journal.
