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July 20, 2024 ~ Donald Trump rode momentum out of the Republican National Convention and into the battleground state of Michigan Saturday, where he held a high-energy rally in front of a capacity crowd inside Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
The high-security rally, which was Trump’s first since the attempt on his life one week earlier, drew more than 12,000 loyalists to see newly-minted VP running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, introduce the now official Republican nominee.
“As we look towards the future, President Trump’s potential re-election fills us with hope,” Vance told the audience. “His commitment to ‘Make America Great Again’ is not just a slogan, but a pledge to restore our nation’s glory, uphold our values, and ensure that every American can achieve their dreams.”
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July 20, 2024 ~ 760 WJR’s Chris Renwick anchors coverage from Donald Trump’s campaign rally at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The rally was Trump’s first following the assassination attempt on his life that occurred one week earlier at a rally in Pennsylvania, and the first to feature newly tapped vice-presidential nominee, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. Chris’ guests include Michigan Congressman Tim Walberg and Michigan Republican Party Chair Pete Hoekstra. Photo: David Rodriguez Munoz ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
(CONTINUED) Trump, who spoke for nearly two hours, reiterated themes regularly featured during his rally speeches, including border security, law and order, election integrity, energy independence, and a popular topic with the Michigan audience, the automotive industry.
“Under the radical Democrat policies, the U.S. auto industry is being decimated,” said Trump. “When I’m back in the White House, the way they (automakers) will sell their product in America is to build it in America.”
“To further protect Michigan autoworkers, I will end the Biden-Harris electric vehicle mandate on day one.”
Former President Trump is headed next to Charlotte, North Carolina, where he is expected to hold a rally at the Bojangles Coliseum Wednesday.
Trump, Vance to Head to Grand Rapids for First Rally Since Assassination Attempt
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GRAND RAPIDS, July 19, 2024 ~ Former President Donald Trump will make a campaign stop on Saturday in Grand Rapids, his first rally since the attempted assassination of the former president.
U.S. Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) will also attend his first rally as Trump’s new pick for vice president. Due to the assassination attempt, security is expected to be much higher than usual at the Van Andel Arena located downtown.
WJR‘s Chris Renwick will air live from the rally 5-7 p.m. Saturday, July 20.
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July 19, 2024 ~ Former President Donald Trump accepted the party’s nomination at the Republican National Convention last night in Milwaukee, and spent 90 minutes talking about the assassination attempt and more. Guy Gordon and Lloyd Jackson talk with the University of Michigan‘s debate director Aaron Kall about Trump’s speech at the RNC. Photo: Mark Hoffman ~ USA Today Network
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