Soon after Trump survived an assassination attempt, the GOP revealed the fate of the national convention. Despite the alarming attack, the convention would go on. At this momentous event, Trump will officially receive the party’s nomination.
The first day of the convention was loaded with expectation. Trump’s vice presidential pick, JD Vance, would be on hand.
It was also the first time Americans would get a glimpse of Trump after a gunman tried to kill him. The last time he was seen, blood was smeared across his face. Trump arrived at the convention center with a bandage over his injured ear. And, as he walked to his seat, the crowd greeted him with a familiar chant.
From Daily Wire:
Former President Donald Trump made an entrance at the Republican National Convention on Monday, sporting a white bandage over his right ear, and the crowd immediately erupted in chants of “USA!” and “Fight! Fight! Fight!” …The former president, as he typically does at rallies, made his entrance as Lee Greenwood performed “God Bless the USA.” Cheers and applause, along with a few stray voices shouting, “Fight!” erupted from the crowd as he walked in, a white bandage covering his right ear…
Trump joined them, and then as the next speaker was introduced, some in the audience began to chant “Fight! Fight! Fight!”
POWERFUL MOMENT: President Trump enters the room, and the crowd lights up with chants of FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT and USA, USA, USA.
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— Real America's Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice) July 16, 2024
The GOP audience was cheering as Trump entered the venue. Many were shouting. Some were chanting “USA” or something similar. But others were heard shouting, “Fight!” This continued as the first speaker appeared on the stage.
People who watched the video of the attempt on Trump’s life will know why the audience was chanting “Fight.” After Trump survived a bullet wound, Secret Service agents stormed the stage, shielding him with their bodies. Once the gunman was killed, the agents began to move Trump from the stage. The former president raised his fist to the crowd and could be seen saying, “Fight! Fight! Fight!”
Democrats were terrified by this moment. It showed that, despite an attempt on his life, Trump was going to continue to fight. The failed assassination attempt on the Republican candidate appears to be steeling the resolve of his supporters. It was so shocking that someone would try to kill the Republican that many voters will probably support him after this.
Trump said he threw out his convention speech and will deliver a new one later this week. It’s safe to say millions of Americans will be eager to hear what he has to say.
Key Takeaways:
- Trump entered the Republican National Convention with a bandage on his ear, prompting chants of “USA!” and “Fight! Fight! Fight!”
- The crowd cheered as Trump arrived to “God Bless the USA,” with chants intensifying during the next speaker’s introduction.
- The chants were inspired by Trump’s survival of a recent assassination attempt, where Secret Service agents protected him and neutralized the gunman.
- Trump raised his fist and shouted, “Fight! Fight! Fight!” to the crowd after the incident.
Source: Daily Wire
