“God spared my life for a reason,”  this is what Donald Trump said while speaking about the assassination attempt in July. However, ‘The Rock’ thinks that it was Trump’s bravery that saved him. The relationship between Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Donald Trump has been complex, to say the least. Their relationship has fluctuated over the years but surprisingly, the Hollywood star changed the dynamic by doing something unique. This was after the POTUS experienced an attempted assassination in July.

In Trump’s very own words, we got to know that, the former WWE wrestler turned Hollywood superstar had reached out to Dana White for Trump’s number. Why? This was to enquire about the president-elect’s health post the 13th July shooting incident.

According to Wrestle Ops on X, when Trump attended WWE legend ‘The Undertaker’s podcast before the election, he said, “Rock called Dana and said ‘I want to have his number. What he did is incredible.’ He considered it bravery. I don’t know, to me, I considered it, what’s going on here?’ But it was very nice, the Rock.” So, the Moana and Fast & Furious actor lauded the president for his bravery after the attempted assassination.

In a shocking incident, Trump was nearly shot at a Butler Pennsylvania rally in July when a bullet grazed his ear as the Secret Service saved him. Interestingly, he might have expected Dana White to call him and ask about his safety but did not think that ‘The Rock’ would also be concerned. Trump expressed the same in the podcast and said, “I never thought he liked me, and I felt bad because I think he’s a terrific guy.”

The assassination attempt moved many for the 78-year-old including Dana White and American Journalist Megyn Marie Kelly who criticized what happened. White took to his Instagram to share a story supporting the journalist and the former POTUS.

Dana White and Megyn Kelly angry about the assassination attempt on Trump

The american commentator and media personality was infuriated about what happened. During one of her shows, Kelly said, “I don’t know about you but I feel infuriated right now. I am angry over what has been done to this man. But this is the embodiment of strength in the face of an unbelievable onslaught – emotional, and financial – when it comes to his freedom. And now his life literally with a bullet having shot him in the head. His fist is in the air and he’s telling the crowd and all of us ‘Fight! Fight for your country! Fight for what we’re all in this for.”

Dana White agreed to what she said and even tagged the journalist in his caption. He wrote, “This could not be said any better.” The assassination attempt was a shocker and he received messages from people all around the world. Even UFC icon Conor McGregor and tech Mogul Elon Musk joined in and sent messages for the 78-year-old.

Trump was seen with an injured ear that was bleeding profusely and he even waved to fans in that moment to let them know that he was fine. After that, his son Trump Jr. gave an update to fans to assure them that their presidential candidate was healthy and thriving. So ‘The Rock’s’ verdict of POTUS being brave is not entirely wrong.

Four months removed from the incident, Trump is the new president-elect for a second term after a huge win for the republican candidate, even securing the swing states. So the hurdles he faced were not in vain, and Dana White was ecstatic, and by his side during his victory speech.