Fresh off an assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump came to the GOP Convention in Milwaukee Thursday evening with a new script: a speech that began with calls for unity.
“I am running to be president for all America, not half of America because there is no victory in winning for half of America,” Trump told an adoring crowd. “So, tonight, with faith and devotion, I proudly accept your nomination for president of the United States.”
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump attends the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum, Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
For the first 30 minutes of Trump’s speech, the nation saw a more reflective version of the former president, as he recounted the harrowing events of last weekend.
“I’ll tell you what happened, and you’ll never hear it from me a second time because it’s too painful to tell,” Trump told the captivated audience. “There was blood pouring everywhere, and yet, in a certain way I felt very safe because I had God on my side. I felt that… I’m not supposed to be here tonight… I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of Almighty
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