Donald Trump made his appearance on Monday at the Republican National Convention with a bandage over his right ear, greeted by a crowd of enthusiastic supporters following the assassination attempt on his life last Saturday. The former president entered the convention in Milwaukee with a calm demeanor, raising his fist to the live rendition of "God Bless the USA."
Many of his followers cheered with tears in their eyes, and during the event where he was confirmed as the Republican candidate for the November elections, he also showed emotion, thanking everyone. At the gathering, he greeted key political allies. He was accompanied by members of his family, including three of his children, but his wife Melania did not attend. Apparently, the attempt on Trump's life has given him a significant political boost that he is capitalizing on.
At the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, the former president listened to about an hour of speeches while seated beside his running mate and vice-presidential candidate, Ohio Senator JD Vance. Trump announced that Vance would be on the November ballot just hours before the convention began. He also had Cuban American Marco Rubio among his prospects.
Republican supporters and delegates had been waiting for hours for the former president's appearance, which was not officially scheduled for the first day of the convention. Meanwhile, Joe Biden also re-emerged in the campaign trail following the attempt on his predecessor's life and is expected to maintain a strategy focusing on policies rather than personality to counter Trump.
Before public events in Nevada this Tuesday, Biden unveiled new actions to reduce housing costs, including a plan to limit rents charged by certain landlords. Officials say the measures are intended to alleviate a significant financial burden for millions of voters; and many agree that it will allow Biden to sell the essence of his proposals to the electorate, rather than attacking the morality and combative personality of the Republican businessman.
FAQs on Trump's Assassination Attempt and Political Impact
In light of the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump and its implications for the political landscape, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers.
What happened to Donald Trump in Pennsylvania?
Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania last Saturday and appeared at the Republican National Convention with a bandage over his right ear.
Who is Trump's running mate for the November elections?
Trump announced that Ohio Senator JD Vance would be his running mate for the upcoming November elections.
What are Joe Biden's recent actions in response to the housing crisis?
Joe Biden has unveiled new actions to reduce housing costs, including a plan to limit rents charged by certain landlords, aiming to alleviate the financial burden for millions of voters.