Republican Convention: Trump appears with bandaged ear, party delegates chant 'fight'

The president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Sean O’Brien, spoke about the botched attempt on his life during the weekend at former President Donald Trump’s rally during his last statement on the opening night of the Republican National Convention.

“I think we all can agree, whether people like him or they don’t like him, in light of what happened to him on Saturday, he has proven to be one tough S.O.B.,” O’Brien remarked. Trump could be heard muttering “thank you.”

The subject that shocked America this past weekend—the attempted assassination of Donald Trump—was discussed by most of the speakers on Monday night.

On the convention floor, Republicans declared themselves to be more unified than ever. This was evident in the remarks made by congressmen and governors, many of whom touched on the shooting incident and received roaring applause.

Together with Ohio Senator JD Vance, the running mate, former president Donald Trump is present at the Republican National Convention venue.

Two days before to this visit, he escaped an attempted assassination during a Pennsylvania campaign rally.

Earlier today, they were both formally selected as the Republican ticket for the 2024 presidential contest.

The greatest applause of the evening was reserved for the arrival of former President Donald Trump with guests singing along to “God Bless the USA“.

Before shaking hands with running mate J.D. Vance, Trump gave a fist pump, seemingly evoking the “fight, fight, fight” response to the assassination attempt gone wrong.

Former President Donald Trump has appeared at the Republican National Convention’s opening night with a bandage over his right ear.

Delegates cheered wildly when he was seen onscreen two days after being injured after a would-be assassin opened fire at his rally in Pennsylvania.

According to JD Vance, when Trump called to offer him the vice presidential slot on the Republican ticket, his 7-year-old son was making noise in the background.

In his first interview since Trump revealed his choice, Vance told Fox News anchor Sean Hannity that while he knew Trump was calling with important news, he wasn’t sure if it was good or terrible news for him.

He said that since Trump supported him in his 2022 Senate campaign, which he claimed he could not have won without, the two have been close.

Multiple sources told ABC News that Trump is expected to attend the Republican National Convention on Monday night.

A big motorcade has departed the hotel where Trump is staying and looks to be going towards the site.

In the story so far, the Republican National Convention has formally nominated former President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance as the Republican ticket for the 2024 presidential election, just two days after Trump survived an assassination attempt.

Trump and Vance are expected to appear together at the convention later tonight.

Vance, a venture capitalist and the author of the best-selling memoir “Hillbilly Elegy,” has embraced the former president’s populist agenda after years of sharp criticism of Trump.

Trump has been formally elected as the presidential nominee of the Republican Party.

As delegates from each state are declaring for the candidate who won the primary or caucus in their state, the delegates in favour of Trump crossed the majority-mark around 2:20 pm local time.

The process of declaration in which a roll call takes place and each state’s delegates make the declaration is completely ceremonial this time as Trump has won all primaries so far and has been the presumptive nominee since Nikky Haley withdrew in March.

Trump has named JD Vance as his running mate.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that Vance was the suited-suited person to be the Vice President of the United States.

“After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio,” said Trump in the post.

Vance is a political newcomer who only entered the Senate last year for the first time.

Senator Marco Rubio and Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota have been told that they have not been picked as Trump’s running mate, according to CNN and Fox News.

Of the top three candidates in the run, this leaves only Senator JD Vance in contention.

The Fox News has reported that Trump has made decision about the running mate and has told the channel that the announcement will be made today.

The Republican National Convention (RNC) started shortly after 1 pm local time in Milwaukee in Wisconsin state.

The RNC started with a minute of mourning for the victims of the shooting at Pennsylvania that also injured Trump. The attack is being treated as an assassination attempt.

Following the moments of silence, the RNC kicked off with prayers from Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Archbishop Elpidophoros.

While it has been certain for months that Trump would be the Republican Party’s nominee, suspense has reigned over the question over the vice presidential nominee. That is set to end today.

In an interview just hours before the Republican National Convention, Trump told Bret Baier of Fox News that he would name his running mate on Monday.

The Fox News further reported that top candidates to be Trump’s running mate are Senator JD Vance of Ohio, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, and Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota.

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Former US President Donald Trump will be declared as the Republican Party’s presidential nominee at the Republican National Convention.

Trump has been leading in polls against President Joe Biden, his Democrat rival, for months and the recent assassination attempt and frustration with Biden’s capacity to lead amid concerns over health and age is set to further bolster his standing.