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Donald Trump gave a nearly two-hour speech to conclude the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Thursday evening.
Introduced by Hulk Hogan, the former president formally accepted the Republican presidential nomination and reflected solemnly on surviving Saturday’s assassination attempt during his record-breaking address, before balloons fell from the Fiserv Forum ceiling at its conclusion amid thunderous applause.
His wife Melania Trump, the former first lady, also joined him on stage for a kiss at the conclusion, having sat with vice presidential candidate JD Vance to hear his keynote speech.
Trump began by describing his brush with death in Pennsylvania five days ago, remarking: “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.”
He also kissed the helmet of retired fire chief Corey Comperatore, who was killed at the Butler rally.
Throughout the speech, Trump peddled many of his oft-repeated arguments, including the baseless claim that the 2020 election was stolen and that the world is on the brink of “World War III” but only mentioned Joe Biden by name twice, denoucing his record in office.
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Glitter hats, golden sneakers and bandaged ears
Speaking of fashion...
Here’s Michelle Del Rey with some of the highlights of Milwaukee Fashion Week... sorry, the MAGA Republican National Convention.
The weird and wonderful fashions of the RNC
There were plenty of colorful twists on traditional outfits at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week and, in the wake of Donald Trump’s wound following an assassination attempt, an unusual new one, writes Michelle Del Rey
Oliver O'Connell20 July 2024 04:30 1721442635Trump supporters are wearing bandages on their ears after Trump shooting
Republican National Convention attendees have found a somewhat creative way to show their support for Donald Trump following the assassination attempt over the weekend.
On Tuesday, several convention delegates were seen sporting ear bandages in a nod to the former president’s current look after he was struck in the right ear by a bullet in the attack.
One Republican delegate even went as far as to describe the ear bandage as “the newest fashion trend.”
Rachel Sharp reports.
Trump supporters are wearing bandages at RNC in support of ex-president being shot
One Republican delegate went as far as to describe the ear bandage as ‘the newest fashion trend’
Oliver O'Connell20 July 2024 03:30 1721439035
What happened when a vegan BBQ stand set up at the RNC
Often, in conservative circles, even the concept of veganism is vilified. It's masculine, traditional, natural for human beings to consume meat — or so the right-wing argument goes. However, since Donald Trump's viral mispronunciation of the word ‘vegan’ itself onstage at a May rally in Wisconsin and the pledge that he "had to try some", it seems some Republicans have opened their eyes to the possibility of animal-free food. Could vegan barbecue become an unlikely bipartisan treat? Owners of Milwaukee's Gray Jett cafe certainly seem to think so, and landed a prime location for their pop-up stand at the 2024 RNC.
Oliver O'Connell20 July 2024 02:30 1721435435Kari Lake is schooled by reporter at RNC over JD Vance’s Trump is ‘Hitler’ comment
Failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake appeared caught off guard when questioned about Donald Trump‘s running mate pick JD Vance likening the former president to Adolf Hitler.
Kelly Rissman reports.
Kari Lake is schooled by reporter at RNC over JD Vance’s Trump is ‘Hitler’ comment
‘I actually think you need your head examined,’ failed Arizona candidate tells ex-BBC presenter Emily Maitlis
Oliver O'Connell20 July 2024 01:30 1721431835With focus on Trump’s mental health, George Conway launches ‘Anti-Psychopath PAC’
For weeks, reports have abounded about President Joe Biden’s cognitive condition in the wake of his terrible performance at last month’s CNN presidential debate, with some Democrats going so far as to call for him to quit the presidential race.
But not nearly as much ink has been spilt on the mental condition of Donald Trump.
Andrew Feinberg reports from Milwaukee.
George Conway launches ‘Anti-Psychopath PAC’ focused on Trump’s mental health
The former litigator and ex-husband of Kellyanne Conway is pouring a substantial amount of his own money into the PAC, which is immediately displaying billboards at the RNC and in Milwaukee
Oliver O'Connell20 July 2024 00:30 1721430035Firefighters pay tribute to chief killed by Trump shooter at funeral
Hundreds of people in the small town of Cabot, Pennsylvania gathered on Friday to pay tribute to Corey Comperatore, the retired volunteer fire chief who was shot and killed by a gunman at a Trump rally last weekend.
Firefighters honored Comperatore, loading his casket – draped with an American flag – onto a firetruck to be driven from Cabot Methodist Church.
Members of the community lined the streets waving American flags and holding posters, mourning the loss of a local hero.
Ariana Baio reports.
Firefighters pay tribute to chief killed by Trump shooter at funeral
Ex-president was not present, reportedly due to Secret Service concerns
Oliver O'Connell20 July 2024 00:00 1721428235Analysis: If you’re a ‘Real American’, you’re in with Trump. What does that really mean?
When Hulk Hogan took the stage at the Fiserv Forum for the final night of the Republican National Convention, he said the vibe was so electric that he felt like he was back in his WWE days, wrestling Andre the Giant.
Eric Garcia was there.
If you’re a ‘Real American’, you’re in with Trump. What does that really mean?
What are we gonna do, brother?
Oliver O'Connell19 July 2024 23:30 1721426435Final search of wannabe Trump assassin was for porn
The final internet search of wannabe Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks was for porn, a law enforcement official has told The Daily Beast.
The FBI’s Operational Technology Division in Quantico, Virginia finally accessed the gunman’s encrypted Samsung phone after it was flown on an FBI plane from the Pittsburgh field office where attempts to access its contents failed.
A law enforcement official told the outlet that the only other recent activity on the gunman’s phone was texts from his parents, asking about his whereabouts. The texts from Crooks’ parents started at about 1pm and continued during the afternoon, according to the report.
Gustaf Kilander reports.
Wannabe Trump assassin’s final internet search was for porn
Only other recent activity on phone was texts from gunman’s parents asking about his whereabouts
Oliver O'Connell19 July 2024 23:00 1721425535America wants to know!
Oliver O'Connell19 July 2024 22:45 1721424635RNC was ‘executed well’ but Donald is an ‘empty soul’, says ex-Trump White House lawyer
To attorney Ty Cobb, who served as Donald Trump’s White House counsel during the ex-president’s first year in office, this week’s four-day GOP nominating pageant was, for the party’s purposes, “executed well.” Republicans have never appeared more unified, and their messaging is clear, Cobb said Friday morning.
“Sadly though, and obviously, it is mostly theater,” Cobb told The Independent. “Trump is an empty soul. He doesn’t stand for anything but pure ambition. There is no principle at all.”
Justin Rohrlich reports.
Ex-Trump White House Lawyer: RNC was ‘executed well’ but Donald is an ‘empty soul’
“He doesn’t stand for anything but pure ambition,” Ty Cobb told The Independent. “There is no principle at all.”
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