Lushington D. Brady: Donald Trump’s Big Week of Miracles

A week that could have been unimaginable disaster just gets better and better for Donald Trump. By literally dodging a bullet in Pennsylvania, Trump came up with the campaign photo for the ages. A bloodied Trump, fist raised in defiance against a backdrop of blue sky and American flag, has come for many to symbolise the American spirit. It’s accidental likeness to the iconic Iwo Jima flag-raising hasn’t escaped many.

Even if you don’t like Donald Trump – and many very much do not – there’s no denying the power of the image.