In a dramatic speech at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee on Thursday, former U.S. President Donald Trump recounted how he narrowly survived an assassination attempt. Addressing a captivated audience, Trump declared he was present “by the grace of Almighty God,” his right ear still bandaged from the incident.
“I heard a loud whizzing sound and felt something hit me really, really hard on my right ear,” Trump said, recalling the harrowing moment. “I said to myself, ‘Wow, what was that? It can only be a bullet.'” The crowd responded with fervent support as images of a bloodied Trump were displayed on screens behind him.
Trump paid tribute to the Secret Service agents who shielded him during the attack and honored the fallen volunteer firefighter, Corey Comperatore, who lost his life protecting the former president. In a poignant moment, Trump kissed Comperatore’s fire helmet, expressing deep gratitude for his sacrifice.
Formally accepting the Republican Party’s presidential nomination, Trump struck an unusually conciliatory tone. “I am running to be president for all of America, not half of America, because there is no victory in winning for half of America,” he stated, signaling a shift in his typically combative rhetoric.
However, Trump soon pivoted to criticizing the current administration, alleging that his criminal indictments were politically motivated attempts to thwart his election bid. “They are trying to stop us, but they cannot silence the voice of the American people,” he proclaimed.
Meanwhile, Democratic President Joe Biden was reportedly “soul searching” about whether to withdraw from the upcoming election. Sources indicated that after a halting debate performance on June 27 and warnings from senior party figures about his chances of victory, Biden was reconsidering his campaign. The 81-year-old president is currently isolating at his Delaware home after contracting COVID-19, experiencing mild symptoms according to his doctor.
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