Donald Trump appears at Republican National Convention | Election 2024 Latest

(ASSOCIATED PRESS) Two days after surviving an attempted assassination, former President Donald Trump appeared triumphantly at the Republican National Convention's opening night with a bandage over his right ear, the latest compelling scene in a presidential campaign already defined by dramatic turns.

GOP delegates cheered wildly when Trump appeared onscreen backstage and then emerged in the arena, visibly emotional, as musician Lee Greenwood sang “God Bless the USA." That was hours after the convention had formally nominated the former president to head the Republican ticket in November against President Joe Biden.

Trump, accompanied by a wall of Secret Service agents, did not address the hall — with his acceptance speech scheduled for Thursday — but smiled silently and occasionally waved as Greenwood sang. He eventually joined his newly announced running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, to listen to the night’s remaining speeches, often with a subdued expression and muted reactions uncharacteristic for the unabashed showman.

The raucous welcome underscored the depth of the crowd's affection for the man who won the 2016 nomination as an outsider, at odds with the party establishment, but has vanquished all Republican rivals, silenced most conservative critics and now commands loyalty up and down the party ranks.

[christianmillhollon]

I think these representatives are realizing they will do what they are told

[williamdarmofal]

Trump looked beatin down as he made his entrance to the repulican campaign 😮

[josemaisonet]

God bless you Mr Trump 🙏 we love you.

[uyrndns]

Republican Convention Election 2024 sound like religious.
There are different religious (and non-Religious people) who are also citizens who deserve respect. I am just saying!

[Nathanevans]

He came right back thought everyone think of the ones who have cause ima tell ya shit is getting real do we need a Muppet or a person who does make a stand seriously stood right back up thank you Mr Donald Trump PLEASE HELP US YOU STOOD RIGHT BACK UP FOR US

[Polandwarszawa]

Скажу как Россиянин ☝️☝️Доналд Трамп станет достойным президентом США он великолепный мужик , по крайней мере лучше чем Джо Байден... RUSSIA 🇷🇺

[berhane]

I’m not sure why but not happy with VP pick

[tiongcomonico]

. - NO to Trump. I have voted as a republican for 5 decades, but this time, I CANNOT vote for Trump and any of his supporters.
I still believe that the majority of patriotic Americans, who love this country and are committed to defending and upholding the constitution, WOULD NOT vote for Trump.

[lfischer]

Trump campaign has got to focus on policy, not people. You don't know who is going to be the democratic candidate. Focus on POLICY NOT THE PERSON

[jeremygregorio]

Donald Trump appears to fall asleep at his convention. They are fixed the headline for you.

[lightjedi]

If you're reading this right now just know- J/k! Crazing what's happening right!?

[sarahsteele]

President Trump has somuch Spirit
Lots of courage
God keep him safe
Thank you

[brianmarcum]

As someone who tries to follow the teachings, I was wondering
about what both parties are going to do about America's
homeless problem? Homeless people are the least of these!
If you disbelieve me, you read the sermon on the mount!

[herbbie]

JD Vance was a never Trumper a few years ago.

[qxizxxc]

I don't like trump but I'm so happy he is ok❤❤🎉

[khusheepratapsingh]

The passion really shines through. Great job!

[EpicMindsets]

We love Trump! God's Spirit is guiding him.❤

[kerryholland]

Amazing President. He will easily win on November 5😊

[gwendolynormita]

Donald tRUMP: your Replacement Is here!

[steveb]

Dude got a scrape on the ear and y’all wanna give him a Purple Heart. Get real.