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Donald Trump made his first public appearance since being shot in an assassination attempt with a white bandage covering his ear at the RNC https://t.co/l68JulMUtg
— Bloomberg (@business) July 16, 2024
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Trump received a hero’s welcome from the crowd, who cheered enthusiastically.
Delegates and attendees greeted him warmly, chanting “Fight!” and “USA!”.
In this, Trump’s first public appearance, he was surrounded by his children, as well as Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and his new running mate JD Vance.
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Several controversial figures were also present at the event, including Marjorie Taylor-Greene, who spoke at the convention, and Tucker Carlson, who, meanwhile, stood by Trump’s side.
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It’s clear that, with recent tragic events, Republicans seem all rallied around Donald Trump.