 Meaning you don't give America an image like that and go on to lose. You give an American image like that and it enters political mythology forever. She says, Mr. Trump had heard at least one shot, maybe a few. One grazed his ear. He hit the deck. He was lifted up in shock, pale. He should have been swiftly rushed from the stage. But no, this is the great genius of American political theater. And the reflexes kicked in.