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NBCJUL 1 2024
Republican National Convention: Trump Surprises Crowd on Day 1
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The Spin
Republican narrative
If there were any doubts about the unity of the GOP, they were flushed thanks to Trump's survival of the attempt on his life and his appearance on the first night of the RNC. Despite being targeted, Trump insisted on going through with the schedule the way it was set before the shooting. He's proving he'll fight for his supporters, and they're willing to fight for him. Republicans have all the momentum this election season.
Democratic narrative
Trump's appearance at the convention and the crowd's lauding of him showed the GOP continues to value party over country. Instead of the unifying message the party promised, the first day of the convention presented incendiary speakers who blamed Democrats for everything, and a vice presidential pick who blamed Biden's rhetoric for the shooting. Republicans can't help themselves.