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Published 12:43 IST, July 19th 2024

Trump Calls For Unity Then Vows For 'Largest Deportation Drive' In 1st Speech Post Assassination Bid

Former US President Donald Trump concluded his over 1.5 hour-long speech at the RNC stage on Friday with a promise to 'very quickly make America great again.' This was his first address at the RNC after surviving an assassination bid. The former president also accepted the Presidential nomination formally. He also narrated the shooting incident at his rally and paid a tribute to the victim, Corey.

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12:23 IST, July 19th 2024

'We Will Not Fail; America on Cusp of Golden Age': Trump

Giving a clarion call to his countrymen to unite, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said that it is time to start expecting and demanding the best leadership in the world, leadership that is bold, dynamic, relentless, and fearless. In his speech to accept the nomination to be the Republican presidential candidate on Thursday, Trump, 78, urged Americans to help him win the race for the White House on November 5.

12:22 IST, July 19th 2024

Some GOP Voters Welcome Trump's Somewhat Softened Tone at RNC

For those conservative voters long turned off by former President Donald Trump's rhetoric, his somewhat softened tone in accepting the Republican nomination Thursday night was a welcome relief. “He's much improved,” Dave Struthers, a 57-year-old farmer from Collins, Iowa, said as he watched Trump's speech in the basement of his farmhouse. “The thing I've had against him is he's been so egotistical — I, I, I. Me, me, me.' I'm not hearing that tonight.” Trump, who has a long history of divisive commentary, has said shoplifters should be immediately shot, suggested the United States' top general be executed as a traitor and mocked Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband, who was beaten with a hammer by a far-right conspiracy theorist.

 

 

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11:39 IST, July 19th 2024

'My Hand Was Covered With Blood... I Knew We Were Under Attack': Trump On Assassination Bid

Donald Trump narrated in detail, the assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania. He acknowledged that it is too painful for him to tell and that he wouldn't say all this again. Before narrating how the day of the assassination bid panned out, Trump accepted the party's nomination for President.
 

11:37 IST, July 19th 2024

Trump Honors Fallen Firefighter Corey Comperatore, Kisses His Gear During RNC Speech

During his speech on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention (RNC), Donald Trump honoured the firefighter who was killed by the shooter during the rally in Pennsylvania. Trump embraced Corey's firefighter gear as a tribute to him and also observed a moment of silence during his speech. Read Full Story
 

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10:47 IST, July 19th 2024

Eyeing White House, Trump Calls for Unity in His First Major Speech After Assassination Attempt

In his first major public address since surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump gave a clarion call for unity as he accepted his Republican party's presidential nomination with a pledged to deliver a government that will begin four greatest years in American history if he is elected in November. The 78-year-old former US president took to the stage at the Republican National Convention Thursday night to accept his party’s nomination for a third consecutive presidential bid.

10:46 IST, July 19th 2024

Top 10 Quotes From Donald Trump's Speech at RNC

Former US President Donald Trump addressed the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on its fourth and final day on Friday, for the time time since surviving an assassination attempt. Trump also narrated the shooting incident at Pennsylvania rally after accepting the presidential nomination by his party. Read More

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10:00 IST, July 19th 2024

Thrilled to Have a New Friend and Partner: Trump on JD Vance

"...Thrilled to have a new friend and partner fighting by my side, the next Vice President of the United States, the current Senator from Ohio  - JD Vance and his incredible wife Usha..," says former US President and candidate for the upcoming US presidential elections, Donald Trump.
 

09:49 IST, July 19th 2024

Trump Concludes His Speech With Promise to 'Very Quickly Make America Great Again'

After accepting Republican party’s presidential nomination, Donald Trump concluded his speech more than an hour and a half after he began speaking. “We will save this country. We will restore the Republic, and we will usher in the rich and wonderful tomorrows that our people so truly deserve. America’s future will be bigger, better, bolder, brighter, happier, stronger, freer, greater and more united than ever before,” he said. “And quite simply put, we will very quickly make America great again.”

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09:47 IST, July 19th 2024

Trump Vows 'Largest Deportation' Operation in US History

Trump vowed for “the largest deportation" operation in the history of the US. Earlier, he had claimed that that crime is dropping in Central American countries like El Salvador because “they’re sending their murders to the United States of America”.

09:28 IST, July 19th 2024

We Had Biggest Humiliation in Afghanistan: Trump

"We had the biggest humiliation in Afghanistan. 13 US service members killed in Afghanistan," said Trump at the RNC.

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09:13 IST, July 19th 2024

This Election Should Be About How to Make America Great Again: Trump

Former US President and candidate for the upcoming US presidential elections, Donald Trump said, "This election should be about the issues facing our country and how to make America successful, safe, free and great again. In an age when our politics too often divide us, now is the time to remember that we are all fellow citizens...We must not criminalise dissent or demonise political disagreement which is what has been happening in our country lately at a level that nobody has ever seen before. In that spirit, the Democrat party should immediately stop weaponising the justice system and labelling their political opponent as an enemy of democracy, especially since that is not true - in fact, I am the one saving democracy for the people of our country..."

09:10 IST, July 19th 2024

RNC Day 4: Trump Rakes Up Key Election Issues Ahead of Polls, Reaffirms His Stance on Illegal Immigrants

Donald Trump raked up the key election issues ahead of the polls. He also reaffirmed his tough stance on illegal immigrants. He said, "We want people to come to our country but legally. After I left they took over our country. Under trump administration, if you entered illegally. You will be deported immediately. You can see on the chart that saved my life. Without that chart I would not be here today."
 

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08:56 IST, July 19th 2024

WATCH | RNC Observes 'Moment of Silence' for Rally Shooting Victim Corey Comperatore

'What a fine man he was...,' saidTrump as he paid tribute to former fire chief who lost his life at his Pennsylvania rally. RNC observes a 'moment of silence' for Corey Comperatore.


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08:53 IST, July 19th 2024

Committed to Deliver a Government That Serves American People: Trump Says After Accepting Nomination

Expressing his gratitude to the American people for their outpouring of love and support following the assassination attempt on him, Donald Trump has said that his resolve is unbroken, and he is committed to delivering a government that serves the American people. The former US president said this after he formally accepted the Republican nomination for president for a third time at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Friday morning (India local time).

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08:51 IST, July 19th 2024

Will Bring Back American Dream: Trump at RNC

"We will soon be great nation again. I will bring back American dream," Trump said.

 

08:49 IST, July 19th 2024

'I Stand Before You This Evening...:' Trump at RNC

"I stand before you this evening with a message of confidence, strength, and hope," said Trump at Republican National Convention
 

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08:44 IST, July 19th 2024

I Will End the Illegal Immigrant Crisis: Trump at RNC

“I Will End the Illegal Immigrant Crisis,” said Trump at RNC.

08:43 IST, July 19th 2024

WATCH | Donald Trump Recounts Rally Shooting

Former US President and candidate for the upcoming US presidential elections, Donald Trump recounted the recent assassination attempt on him. He said, "Let me begin this evening by expressing my gratitude to the American people for your outpouring of love and support following the assassination attempt at my rally on Saturday. The assassin's bullet came within a quarter of an inch of taking my life..."

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08:39 IST, July 19th 2024

Trump Yet to Mention Biden's Name in His Address

Trump listed the areas where he was targeting his Democratic opponents. Areas including inflation, illegal immigration, and foreign conflicts.These have been constant themes throughout the Trump election campaign so far, and he is emphasising them repeatedly. But there is one notable absence when compared to his usual rally speeches, the mention of Joe Biden.

08:30 IST, July 19th 2024

'...We Will Have an Incredible Victory:' Trump

“Four months from now, we will have an incredible victory, and we will begin the four greatest years in the history of our country”, said Trump. 
 

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08:29 IST, July 19th 2024

Trump Thanks Wife Melania for Writing Letter of Unity to Republican Party

Donald Trump thanked is wife Melania for writing a letter of unity to Republican Party.

08:22 IST, July 19th 2024

Trump Pays Tribute to Man Killed at His Rally

Trump also paid tribute to the man killed at his rally
 

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08:21 IST, July 19th 2024

'Bullets Were Flying Over Us': Trump Narrates Shooting Incident

The crowd was hushed as Trump narrated the story of being shot at his rally on Saturday. "Bullets were flying over us' Trump said.

08:17 IST, July 19th 2024

'I Am Not Supposed to Be Here Tonight', Says Trump, Crowd Replies, "Yes, You Are."

'I Am Not Supposed to Be Here Tonight', said Trump just when the crowd replied, "Yes, You Are."

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08:14 IST, July 19th 2024

'It is Painful to Tell': Trump Revisits Rally Shooting Horror at RNC

While talking about the assassination attempt, which he just said was painful to discuss, so perhaps there will be a shift in tone later when the subject changes.  “It is painful to tell," he said.
 

08:19 IST, July 19th 2024

Donald Trump Accepts Presidential Nomination

Donald Trump officially accepted his nomination for president on the final day of the Republican National Convention (RNC). Speaking for the first time since the assassination attempt, Trump called for unity saying, "The discord and division in our society must be healed. As Americans, we are bound together by a single fate and a shared destiny. We rise together. Or we fall apart." "I am running to be president for all of America, not half of America," he added.

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07:53 IST, July 19th 2024

Melania Trump Arrives at RNC Venue

Donald Trump's wife and former first lady of the US, Melania Trump, arrives at RNC venue.

07:32 IST, July 19th 2024

Ivanka Trump, Jared Attend Final Day of RNC

Jared Kushner, former White House senior adviser, Ivanka Trump, former White House senior adviser, Tiffany Trump and her husband Michael Boulos, attended the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. 

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07:26 IST, July 19th 2024

'Donald Trump Made America Great Again:' Eric Trump takes The Stage

Trump's son Eric addressed the RNC on the day 4. He's the last of the Trump family members expected to speak at this convention. Eric has been a more active political surrogate in recent weeks, and has been a regular presence at this convention. He said, "Donald Trump made America great again:' 

 

07:23 IST, July 19th 2024

Doanld Trump built the New York City Skyline: Eric Trump at RNC Day 4

“Doanld Trump built the New York City Skyline,” said Eric at RNC Day 4.


 

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07:16 IST, July 19th 2024

'We're Gonna Start Winning Again!:' Wrestler Hogan

Wrestler Hulk Hogan made his appearnace at the Day 4 of the RNC. While delivering his speech he said Trump is "the biggest patriot". "He's always told you exactly what he thought, and he still is, brother. And no matter what, he finds a way to win. "And when he's back in the White House America's gonna start winning again!"

07:08 IST, July 19th 2024

Donald Trump Set to Officially Accept Republican Party’s Nomination Today

Former US President Donald Trump is set to accept the Republican party’s nomination today with a speech.
 

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06:56 IST, July 19th 2024

Donald Trump Arrives at RNC Venue

Donald Trump has arrives to attend Day 4 of the RNC.

06:55 IST, July 19th 2024

Trump’s Focus at Republican Nomination Likely to Be on Unity and Personal Stories

Former US president Donald Trump will focus on national unity and share his personal stories in his acceptance speech on Thursday as the presidential nominee of the Republican Party for the November election, days after he faced an assassination attempt.

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06:53 IST, July 19th 2024

Donald Trump to Take Stage For First time Since Assassination Bid

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will deliver his first speech at the RNC stage since surviving an assassination bid.

06:53 IST, July 19th 2024