For the first time since the assassination attempt, former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump addressed the public. Recalling the incident where he narrowly escaped death, Trump expressed his gratitude, saying, "God was on my side, otherwise, I wouldn't be here today."
Trump spoke at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, officially accepting his candidacy for the presidential race. The convention hall resonated with applause and cheers from Republican supporters as Trump shared his experiences and future plans.
During his speech, Trump announced that the Republican Party had raised $6.3 million for the victims of the Pennsylvania shooting incident. The attack resulted in the death of Trump supporter Corey Comparator and left two others seriously injured. The funds raised will be donated to support these victims and their families.
In a show of solidarity, Trump's supporters started a new trend by wearing bandages on their ears, mimicking Trump's bandaged ear from the injury he sustained during the assassination attempt. The bullet had grazed Trump's right ear, leaving him with a bandaged ear when he attended the Milwaukee convention. This symbolic gesture by his supporters highlighted their unwavering support for Trump.
The assailant, Thomas Matthews Crooks, was shot dead by the Secret Service on the spot during the attack.
Expressing confidence in a landslide victory in the upcoming November presidential election, Trump thanked the Secret Service agents for their bravery. He praised the agents who risked their lives to protect him, calling them "amazing individuals."
