Donald Trump Makes Unity Pitch After Surviving Assassination Attempt
In his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made a strong “unity” pitch, declaring that he is “running for all of America, not just half.” Speaking at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, the 78-year-old sought to build momentum toward a November victory over President Joe Biden and secure a second term in the White House.
“We will have an incredible victory, and we will begin the four greatest years in the history of our country,” Trump proclaimed. His speech followed a harrowing incident where a 20-year-old man shot at him during a rally, causing a slight injury to his right ear and killing a bystander.
“Four months from now, we will have an incredible victory… I am running to be president for all of America, not half of America because there is no victory in winning for half of America,” Trump emphasized. Reflecting on the assassination attempt at his Pennsylvania rally, he recounted the terrifying moment, stating, “I immediately knew it was very serious, that we were under attack. I felt very safe because I had God on my side.”
“The assassin’s bullet came within a quarter of an inch of taking my life. So many people have asked me what happened, and therefore, I’ll tell you what happened, and you’ll never hear it from me a second time, because it’s too painful,” Trump shared. He also held a moment of silence for Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old firefighter and father of two, who died in the shooting.
Trump’s wife, Melania, who has been mostly absent throughout the campaign, arrived to applause but did not speak.
Trump’s address comes at a time when the Biden campaign is facing internal pressure from within the Democratic Party, urging the incumbent to reconsider his reelection bid.
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