In a night filled with drama and emotion, former U.S. President Donald Trump made a stunning appearance at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, sharing a harrowing account of surviving an assassination attempt. 😱✨
\"I'm only here by the grace of Almighty God,\" Trump told the captivated crowd, a thick bandage still covering his right ear. \"I heard a loud whizzing sound and felt something hit me really, really hard on my right ear. I said to myself, 'Wow, what was that? It can only be a bullet.'\" 🎯
The audience erupted in support, chanting \"Yes you are!\" when Trump declared, \"I was not supposed to be here.\" Behind him, screens displayed images of the incident, showing a bloodied Trump. He praised the swift actions of the Secret Service agents and honored the volunteer firefighter who lost his life, Corey Comperatore, by kissing his fire helmet. 🚒❤️
In a surprising shift from his usual fiery rhetoric, Trump opened his speech on a conciliatory note as he formally accepted the Republican nomination for president. \"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 declared, striking a tone of unity. 🇺🇸🤝
However, true to form, he soon pivoted back to his familiar critiques of the Biden administration, alleging—without evidence—that his criminal indictments were politically motivated attempts to block his re-election bid. 🗣️🔥
Meanwhile, Democratic President Joe Biden was reportedly \"soul searching\" about continuing his campaign after a stumbling debate performance on June 27. Facing pressure from senior party figures and major donors who doubted his chances, Biden isolated himself at his Delaware home due to a mild case of COVID-19. 🤒🏠
The political landscape is heating up as the November 5 election approaches, with unexpected twists keeping everyone on the edge of their seats. Stay tuned for more updates! 📺👀
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Trump gives dramatic account of assassination attempt in RNC speech
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