Former President Donald Trump is set to address the Republican National Convention (RNC) just days after surviving an assassination attempt at a campaign rally. Trump and his supporters have characterized the incident as an act of God and believe it has changed him, leading to a potentially more unifying message in his speech. Surrogates have suggested that Trump may show a softer side, while still maintaining his tough persona when needed.
Despite claims of unification, Trump and his supporters continue to mix their message with defiance, with Senator JD Vance initially blaming President Joe Biden’s campaign rhetoric for the assassination attempt. Attendees at the RNC have rallied around Trump, with ‘fight, fight, fight’ becoming a popular slogan, and wearing a bandage over the ear in solidarity.
The RNC platform, heavily influenced by Trump, remains divisive with promises to expel undocumented immigrants, reinstate travel bans on some Muslim-majority countries, and close the Department of Education. There are also pledges to hold accountable those who prosecute political opponents, possibly referencing Trump’s legal issues.
The speech comes after a string of political victories for Trump, including a Florida judge throwing out a case against him for hiding classified documents and a Supreme Court ruling giving presidents broader immunity. Democrats, on the other hand, are divided over Biden’s candidacy, with reports of pressure from prominent figures for him to reconsider after a weak debate performance and a positive COVID-19 test.
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