On the final day of the Republican National Convention, former US President Donald Trump accepted the GOP nomination for the 2024 US Presidential Elections. Introduced by Dana White, Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO and Trump’s longtime friend, the former president’s acceptance speech was a powerful blend of personal reflection and political ambition.
Trump began by recounting the ‘painful’ assassination attempt on him in Pennsylvania, detailing how a bullet came “within a quarter of an inch of taking his life.” He emphasized that had he not moved his head at the last moment, the assassin’s bullet would have hit its mark, and he wouldn’t be standing before the crowd. Trump lauded the Secret Service, who were caught in the crossfire, for their quick action in neutralizing the shooter.
Following his harrowing recollection, Trump paid tribute to Corey Comperatore, who lost his life protecting others during the attack. A firefighter jacket and helmet belonging to Comperatore were brought on stage, and Trump kissed the helmet, saying: “He lost his life selflessly acting as a human shield to protect them from flying bullets.” He also recognized David Dutch and James Copenhaver, who were wounded in the attack, and ended his discussion of the Pennsylvania shooting by calling for a moment of silence in honor of Corey Comperatore.
Moving forward, Trump declared his candidacy for president for “all of America and not half of America,” expressing confidence that the Republican party will emerge victorious in the upcoming election. He conveyed his belief that the country was “in a better place when he was in power” and promised to “do it right” if elected.
