Donald Trump confidently declared his expectation of an incredible victory in the upcoming November presidential election during his headline speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday. Accepting the Republican presidential nomination, Trump addressed a party elated by his recent narrow escape from an assassination attempt and buoyed by the apparent struggles of Joe Bidens reelection campaign.Four months from now, we will have an incredible victory, Trump proclaimed to the enthusiastic crowd in Milwaukee, pledging to “be president for all of America, not half of America.” This marked his first public appearance since a 20-year-old man shot at him during a rally, causing a minor injury to his ear and tragically killing a bystander.Recalling assassination attemptDescribing the harrowing experience, Trump recounted, “There was blood pouring everywhere, and yet, in a certain way, I felt very safe because I had God on my side.” He emphasised the narrow escape, stating, “If I had not moved my head at the very last instant, the assassins bullet would have perfectly hit its mark, and I would not be with you tonight.”Literally crying right now as I type. Donald Trump is recounting what happened when he got shotWe need to protect Trump at all costs pic.twitter.com/KpeewrABeV— Marjorie Taylor Greene Press Release (Parody) (@MTGrepp) July 19, 2024Trump attributed his survival to divine intervention, saying, “I am not supposed to be here tonight. I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God. Many people say it was a providential moment.” He touched on the recurring theme of divine intervention discussed by speakers throughout the convention.Unified republican supportChants of “USA” filled the arena as Trump took the stage, with supporters expressing their admiration in almost divine terms. The event featured notable warm-up acts, including 1980s wrestling icon Hulk Hogan and far-right media figure Tucker Carlson, who hailed Trumps survival as a historic moment. At the assassination attempt, Trump became leader of a nation, Carlson remarked.At 78, Trump has moved past a series of scandals, his unprecedented attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss to Biden, and his 34 felony convictions in May at a New York criminal trial. With the Republican Party more united behind him than ever, Trump is optimistic about a surprising return to power.Joe Bidens strugglesMeanwhile, President Joe Biden, 81, faced mounting pressure from within the Democratic Party to withdraw from the race due to concerns about his physical health. Senior Trump advisor Jason Miller told AFP that nothing fundamentally changes for Trump if Biden drops out.
