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Donald Trump: “Michael raised his gun and forced himself between the…”

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In that chaos of gunfire, explosions and charred human remains, a terrorist insurgent appeared rounding a corner with his suicide vest fully armed. And you could see it, it was going to happen. He charged the wounded Polish soldier. Without hesitation, Michael raised his gun and forced himself between the insurgent and the man he just met, shielding him with his own body. He knew it was going to happen. He shielded him with his own body. You know, bravery is amazing. You never really know who's brave, who's not until they're really tested. (24:30–24:39)

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Asserts that Michael Ulis shielded a Polish soldier from a suicide bomber with his body.

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