Donald Trump took center stage at the Republican National Convention with a bandaged ear and a dramatic story to tell 🇺🇸. The former president described surviving what he called an assassination attempt last week, crediting divine intervention: \"By the grace of Almighty God, I’m standing here tonight,\" he told cheering supporters in Milwaukee.
👂 Recalling the chaotic moment, Trump said: \"I heard a loud whizzing sound… felt something hit me really hard.\" Behind him, screens displayed images of his bloodied face from the incident that left one spectator dead. Attendees chanted \"YES YOU ARE!\" when Trump remarked he \"wasn’t supposed to be here.\"
💬 The speech mixed unity rhetoric with familiar attacks. While initially declaring \"I am running to be president for all of America,\" Trump later accused the Biden administration of weaponizing justice systems against him – claims repeatedly dismissed by courts.
🤒 Meanwhile, President Joe Biden remains isolated with COVID-19 as Democratic leaders reportedly urge him to reconsider his reelection bid following June's shaky debate performance. With 110 days until Election Day, this political drama shows no signs of slowing down 🍿.
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