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MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, July 19, 2024 ~ Former President Donald Trump accepted his third consecutive nomination to the presidency Thursday during the closing night of the 2024 Republican National Convention.
His speech, Trump’s first since the assassination attempt on his life, offered a dramatic account of the moments where shots rang out at that now infamous Pennsylvania rally.
“Let me begin this evening by expressing my gratitude to the American people for your outpouring of love and support following the assassination attempt,” Trump told the captivated audience.
“The assassin’s bullet came within a quarter of an inch of taking my life … The amazing thing is that prior to the shot, if I had not moved my head at that very last instant, the assassin’s bullet would have perfectly hit its mark, and I would not be here tonight.”
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July 19, 2024 ~ Former President Donald Trump accepted his party’s nomination at the Republican National Convention last night in Milwaukee, spending 92-minutes talking about the assassination attempt and more. Guy and Lloyd talk with University of Michigan‘s debate director Aaron Kall about Trump’s softer tone, and his family’s support at the RNC. Photo: Mark Hoffman ~ USA Today Network
(CONTINUED) Trump spent the remainder of his 92-minute presentation covering many of the themes and contentions that are hallmarks of his typical rally presentation.
Those included a day-one priority to address inflation, the use of military funding to strengthen border security, a focus on manufacturing and job creation, a revised approach to international relations, and a commitment to honor American heritage and patriots.
“Under our leadership, the United States will be respected again. No nation will question our power. No enemy will doubt our might. Our borders will be totally secure. Our economy will soar. We will return law and order to our streets, patriotism to our schools, and importantly, we will restore peace, stability, and harmony all throughout the world.”
Trump is scheduled to return to the campaign trail this weekend, with a rally scheduled this Saturday, July 20 in Grand Rapids. Coverage begins at 5 p.m. on 760 WJR.
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