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CBSJUL 2024
Trump Delivers Speech to Close Republican National Convention
Above: Former US President Donald Trump speaks after officially accepting the Republican presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisc. Image copyright: Anna Moneymaker/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
From the second he stepped on stage Trump looked and sounded like a true leader — humbly describing his assassination attempt, thanking God for saving his life, and praising the bravery of his supporters in its aftermath. After reassuring the crowd of his well-being and determination, he described the bright future ahead once he wins the election, emphasizing that he will fight for all Americans.
Anti-Trump narrative
No one can deny the terrifying nature of Trump's assassination attempt or how it likely impacted him, but the classic bombastic speech that came after his opening statement shows that his promise to unify the country was empty. Throughout his 90-minute monologue, Trump claimed to be above the law and complained about the media fact-checking his lies. An actual unifying message didn't happen — Trump can't help but revert to his old self.