Former President Donald Trump Delivers Heartfelt Speech at RNC After Assassination Attempt
Former President Donald Trump delivered a heartfelt speech at the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 18, 2024, after surviving an assassination attempt just days earlier.
The former president began his speech with a detailed account of the attempt on his life, which he said was too painful to recount. Despite the trauma, Trump remained composed and focused on his message of unity and love for the country.
Trump praised his wife, Melania, for her letter calling for national unity and returned to themes of unity and love throughout his speech. He also criticized the Biden administration and called for the leader of the United Auto Workers union to resign.
The former president announced that $6.3 million had already been raised for the families affected by the shooting and pulled out a $1 million check from his friend Dan Nuland. He also recognized the bravery of the firefighter who acted as a human shield during the attack and embraced his firefighting equipment on stage.
Trump's speech was followed by performances from professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan and musician Kid Rock, as well as speeches from Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship, and Tucker Carlson, a conservative political commentator.
The RNC was notable for its unity around Trump's vision of America First, with a parade of current and former elected officials, ranchers, cops, and Gold Star moms lauding the former president as the one person capable of uniting the country and restoring America to greatness.
Notable former critics of Trump, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, and Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State in the Trump administration, pledged their support for the former president.
The RNC was also notable for its absence of once-prominent GOP leaders who symbolized the pre-Trump party, including former Vice President Mike Pence, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, and former House Speaker Paul Ryan.
Trump's speech and the RNC as a whole demonstrated the Republican party's continued support for the former president and his vision of America First. Despite the assassination attempt and the ongoing political divisions in the country, Trump remained focused on his message of unity and love for the country.
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