Washington, D.C.: In the world’s oldest democracy, an attempt on the life of the most popular candidate running for the U.S. Presidency, former President Donald Trump is truly unbelievable! Though this has happened with presidential candidates like Theodore Roosevelt, Robert Kennedy, and George Wallace in the past, this is unacceptable and a heinous crime in any democracy.

Does this attack on the former President help boost and unite the MAGA supporters ahead of the US Presidential Elections? I think he is going to get more votes now because of his heroic presence today and I don't see him falling behind in any capacity. What I saw today, I believe he has become stronger than ever before. Mr Trump really has that magic with people. I think he is a people's person and this will only help him become the next president of the United States.

Trump has remained strong despite several hurdles like indictments that have come his way. Any other person would fall apart with this kind of scrutiny by the courts among other things he is facing.

President Trump has been a firm advocate for the values that make America great, and it is imperative that we uphold the principles of democracy, freedom, and justice during this challenging time. However, some people do not see it that way and therefore attempted to assassinate former President Trump. Power of prayers is strong and God spared him to become the next President of United States and serve the nation once again. His commitment to a brighter future for Americans and to make America great again will restore him votes leading to a victory in November.

My heart goes out to the injured and the innocent victim who lost his life and also to the perpetrator who is no more. My sincere condolences to their families. This was a doomsday in the annals of U.S. history which has saddened everyone living in the United States - Republicans or Democrats. We, as a country, need to revisit the gun laws and get a grip of the Rifle Associations and mandate them with rules and regulations as to who can own guns and rifles.

Security measures for safeguarding people running for offices needs to be more effective and FBI and Secret services need to re-look at this mishap and take appropriate measures to prevent future lapses. More scrutiny is needed so that innocent lives are not lost. Former US President Trump was very fortunate to walk with minor injury and is doing well now. Divine power was on his side and his life was spared to serve a higher purpose. His show of strength/fist after being shot was a moment of pride for me and I saw him as a hero. May he recover soon and come to the National Republican Convention hale, healthy and stronger than ever to smile his way to the victory to the White House. God bless America!
 

(Dr Purnima Voria was a former Advisor to President Barack Obama administration and Founder and CEO of the National US India Chamber of Commerce)