Prophetic video: Priest predicting Trump assassination goes viral

WEB DESK: A video featuring a Christian priest predicting an attack on former United States (US) President Donald Trump circulated on social media, gaining significant traction following on Saturday.

During a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump was shot in an assassination attempt. The Republican nominee sustained injuries while one participant lost their life in the shooting. The assailant was then quickly neutralised by security forces.

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According to reports, the shooting transpired while Trump was delivering a speech at the rally. The bullet grazed Trump’s right ear, causing a brief moment of chaos before Secret Service agents swiftly intervened, ensuring Trump’s safety.

In the aftermath of the attack, an older video resurfaced on social media featuring Pastor Brandon Biggs. The priest had prophesied about an assault on Trump in a YouTube video shared on March 15, 2024.

In the video, Biggs claimed to have received a “divine revelation” foreseeing specific events, including a violent attack on Trump where a bullet would graze his ear, leading to his fall.

“I saw a murderous attack on Donald Trump in which a bullet went past his head touching his ear, the bullet ripped off Trump’s ear screen and they fell down,’ the priest said.

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The resurgence of the video sparked discussions online regarding the accuracy of the prediction and prompted contemplation on the nature of such foresight.