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Donald Trump Opens Convention Speech With Account Of Assassination Attempt, Then Shifts To Extended Marathon Of Rally-Like Riffing – Update
Donald Trump opened his speech at the Republican National Convention tonight by recounting the assassination attempt on his life, telling delegates about the harrowing moments at his rally in Butler, PA. The former president, in his first speech since the shooting, recalled how he had turned his head “and I was ready to begin a […]
“The amazing thing is that prior to the shot, if I had not moved my head at the very last instant, the assassin’s bullet would have perfectly hit its mark, and I would not be here tonight,” Trump said. Against a backdrop of the White House, and with iconic images from Saturday’s shooting flashing on the screen, Trump in a slow, almost somber tone at times as he described the events, while saying that he was spared “only by the grace of almighty God.” Trump’s speech followed a spectacle of Hulk Hogan tearing off his shirt, Kid Rock performing an extended rap, UFC’s Dana White chosen to introduce the president.
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