In a gripping and emotional address at the Republican National Convention on Thursday, former President Donald Trump recounted narrowly escaping an assassination attempt. Speaking to a captivated audience in Milwaukee, Trump revealed, \"I heard a loud whizzing sound and felt something hit me really, really hard on my right ear.\" A thick bandage visibly covered his ear as he continued, \"I said to myself, 'Wow, what was that? It can only be a bullet.'\"
The atmosphere was electric as Trump expressed his gratitude, stating he was only present \"by the grace of Almighty God.\" When he momentarily claimed he was \"not supposed to be here,\" the crowd passionately responded with chants of \"Yes you are!\" Behind him, large screens displayed images of a bloodied Trump, highlighting the severity of the incident.
Trump took a moment to honor the Secret Service agents who swiftly acted during the attempt and paid tribute to Corey Comperatore, a volunteer firefighter who tragically lost his life in the incident, poignantly kissing his fire helmet.
In a surprising shift from his usual combative style, Trump delivered a conciliatory message while accepting the party's presidential nomination, stating, \"I am running to be president for all of America, not half of America, because there is no victory in winning for half of America.\" However, the tone soon changed as he launched into familiar critiques of the Biden administration, alleging that pending criminal indictments against him were politically motivated to derail his campaign.
Meanwhile, Democratic President Joe Biden faces his own challenges in the race. Sources report that Biden, 81, is contemplating withdrawing from the election after a lackluster debate performance on June 27 and subsequent warnings from senior party figures and major donors about his chances of securing a win. Currently, Biden is isolating at his Delaware home, recovering from a mild bout of COVID-19, as confirmed by his doctor.
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