Former US President Donald Trump made a dramatic return to the public eye on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This marked Trump’s first appearance since surviving an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The 78-year-old former president entered the arena to thunderous applause and chants of ‘USA!’ and ‘Fight!’, sporting a white bandage on his right ear where he had been injured in the attack.The convention served as a pivotal moment for the Republican Party, officially nominating Trump as their candidate for the 2024 presidential election with 2,387 delegates voting in his favor. In a significant announcement, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance was introduced as Trump’s running mate, ending weeks of speculation about potential vice presidential candidates.Details of the assassination attempt have emerged, with the FBI identifying the attacker as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. The incident, which took place during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, resulted in one death and two serious injuries among attendees. Crooks was reportedly killed seconds after the attack by a Secret Service sniper.Despite the gravity of the recent events, Trump’s appearance at the convention was seen as a galvanizing moment for the party. He was accompanied by family members, including his sons Eric and Donald Jr., as well as prominent Republican figures such as House Speaker Mike Johnson and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.While Trump did not address the crowd during this appearance, he is expected to deliver a speech on Thursday, the final day of the convention. The former president has stated that he will not let the assassination attempt change his agenda, demonstrating his determination to continue his campaign.The incident has also prompted increased security measures, with US President Joe Biden ordering protection for another presidential candidate, Robert Kennedy Jr.. As the convention continues, all eyes remain on Trump and the potential impact of these events on the upcoming presidential race.
Key points
- Donald Trump made his first public appearance at the Republican National Convention following an assassination attempt.
- Trump was officially nominated as the Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election, with J.
- The assassination attempt in Pennsylvania resulted in one death and two injuries, with the attacker identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks.
- Trump is expected to deliver a speech on the final day of the convention, demonstrating his determination to continue his campaign.
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Vance as his running mate.
Contradictions👾Some sources report that Trump did not give a speech at the convention, while others suggest he might have addressed the crowd.
