Latest Trump News Today MILWAUKEE – After a somber 15 minutes of talking about unity and recounting the shooting that nearly took his life Saturday, former President Donald Trump’s nomination acceptance speech turned to familiar rally grievances that have been the hallmark of his campaign.
First, he promised to tell the story of the shooting, saying it would be the only time he would recount it.
The Breaking news was blood pouring everywhere and yet, in a certain way I felt very safe because I had God on my side,” Trump said. ” … I’m not supposed to be here tonight. … I’m not and I stand before you in this arena by the grace of almighty God.”
Standing at a white podium before a mock White House, Trump said “The discord and division in our society must be healed and healed quickly.”
“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 said.
He spoke of “Crazy Nancy” Pelosi, demanded that Democrats end the three felony criminal cases pending against him, promised to end the “invasion” of illegal immigrants, and complained that he doesn’t get enough credit for the accomplishments of his first administration. He accused Democrats of stealing the 2020 election, mocked the media, and referred to COVID-19 as the “China virus.”
The beginning of the speech stood out for a candidate whose rhetoric has long been criticized as divisive or harsh, speaking of carnage. For days, his friends, family, and colleagues have said that the attempt on his life fundamentally changed him.
Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., said he believes the shooting has given Trump some perspective.
“He just had a near-death experience and I think that will make anyone introspective about what the job of a leader is. I don’t think it’s inauthentic at all for him to say, this has gone too far. We need to put our country back together. And political violence is something that is an extreme that should never be resorted to,” Obernolte told USA TODAY.
The final night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee was a mishmash of familial anecdotes, riffs off the prewritten speech, and former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan ripping his shirt off on stage.
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