Former US President Donald Trump officially accepted the Republican Party’s nomination for the 2024 presidential election at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 18, 2024. This marked Trump’s first public appearance since surviving an assassination attempt on July 13 during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.Still visibly affected by the attack, with a large white bandage on his right ear, Trump delivered a more subdued and unifying speech that departed from his usual aggressive tone. He focused on healing divisions in American society, stating, “I am running to be president for all of America, not half of America”.Trump recounted the details of the assassination attempt, describing how he felt something hit him while discussing immigration policy. He credited his survival to divine intervention, saying, “I shouldn’t be here tonight”. The former president also honored Corey Comperatore, a retired fire chief who was killed during the attack, with a moment of silence.The convention featured supportive speeches from various personalities, including Eric Trump, Tucker Carlson, Dana White, Kid Rock, and Hulk Hogan, who praised Trump’s resilience and leadership. Trump’s running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, also addressed the convention, criticizing Biden’s foreign policy.Meanwhile, the Democratic Party faces internal divisions over Joe Biden’s candidacy following recent debate performances. Nearly two-thirds of Democrats nationally say Biden should step aside and let the party nominate a different candidate.With less than four months until the November election, Trump expressed confidence in his ability to win, promising to address issues such as inflation, immigration, and what he termed as “weak” leadership. He emphasized the need for a new era of security and the healing of social divisions.
Key points
- Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election in his first public appearance since an assassination attempt.
- Trump’s speech focused on unity and healing, departing from his usual aggressive tone.
- The convention featured supportive speeches from various personalities, while the Democratic Party faces internal divisions over Biden’s candidacy.
Contradictions👾While most sources report Trump’s speech as focusing on unity and avoiding criticism of opponents, one source mentions that Trump criticized the Democratic party and the Biden administration.
