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How Donald Trump's longest convention speech in US history made some yawn, others leave
Anmol Singla •Donald Trump spoke for more than 90 minutes at the Republican National Convention, making it the longest nomination acceptance speech in US history. He broke his own record set in 2016. Only former US Presidents Bill Clinton and George W Bush have ever crossed the 60-minute mark. Trump's speech marked the end of the four-day Republican rally in Wisconsin where thousands of Conservative activists came to see Trump flanked by members of his family
Trump’s promises ‘largest deportation operation’ in America’s history
Fp Staff •Former President Donald Trump aims to surpass President Eisenhower’s 1954 campaign, which deported over a million Mexican immigrants. Despite his claims, current data and experts point to significant logistical and legal challenges
‘US had no inflation in my presidency’: The lies Trump told in his Republican National Convention speech
Fp Explainers •Donald Trump closed out the Republican National Convention with a powerful speech that lasted more than 92 minutes. His lengthy address covered a myriad of topics, including the recent assassination attempt. However, the former US president’s speech was littered with half-truths and some lies. We fact-check it
'We will do it right': Key takeaways from Trump's GOP nomination acceptance speech on final day of RNC
Fp Staff •Trump was introduced on the RNC stage by Dana White, Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO and the business mogul's longtime friend
Viktor Orban and Kim Jong-un: What Trump said about leaders shunned by the West
Fp Staff •During his acceptance speech on the last day of the Republican National Convention, former President Donald Trump praised leaders shunned by the West, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. Trump claimed Kim "misses" him and described Orban as a "tough leader"
Had God on my side: WATCH Trump recounts assassination bid on final day of RNC
Fp Staff •Donald Trump said if he had not moved his head at the very last instant, the assassin’s bullet would have perfectly hit its mark, and 'I would not be with you tonight'
With Biden struggling, Trump likely to make national unity his campaign pitch at RNC
Fp Staff •Strategists see Trump's convention address, expected to be viewed by tens of millions in prime time, as a rare chance to reshape the former US president's image to appeal more to moderate voters
Ivanka out, Donald Trump Jr in and Melania? How Trump’s family stars in his election campaign
Fp Explainers •As the Republican National Convention continues, many are talking about Donald Trump’s family and the role they play in his campaign. While daughter Ivanka and husband Jared Kushner were at the forefront in the past, this time, it’s sons, Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump, and daughter-in-law Lara Trump who are in the limelight. But the biggest question still remains: Where is Melania Trump?
'July 13 will be my premiere': Trump shooter teased days before assassination bid
Fp Staff •Officials investigating Donald Trump assassination attempt incident stumbled upon Thomas Matthew Crook's message on popular gaming platform - Steam - as they continued to review his electronic devices, including his smartphones and laptop
From cooking desi food to spirituality: The Indian influence on JD Vance, Trump's VP pick
Fp Explainers •On the third day of the Republic National Convention, Usha Vance, the wife of JD Vance, spoke about his softer side – the ‘meat and potatoes kind of a guy’, who adapted to her vegetarian diet and learned to Indian cook food from his mother-in-law. Her Hindu faith also helped the VP nominee discover his spiritual side