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Republican Convention Highlights Tensions and Unity Amid Trump's Assassination Attempt

As Trump recovers, JD Vance's VP nomination and security concerns dominate the convention.

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TOPSHOT - Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen with blood on his face surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024. Donald Trump was hit in the ear in an apparent assassination attempt by a gunman at a campaign rally on Saturday, in a chaotic and shocking incident that will fuel fears of instability ahead of the 2024 US presidential election.
The 78-year-old former president was rushed off stage with blood smeared across his face after the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, while the gunman and a bystander were killed and two spectators critically injured. (Photo by Rebecca DROKE / AFP) (Photo by REBECCA DROKE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Trump makes a video appearance at the convention following the recent assassination attempt.
  • JD Vance, Trump's new running mate, emphasizes his blue-collar roots and military background in his speech.
  • Security lapses during the assassination attempt are under investigation, with congressional hearings planned.
  • Polls show growing dissatisfaction among Democrats with Biden's candidacy, with many calling for him to withdraw.
  • The convention features a mix of unity messages and divisive rhetoric from various speakers.