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RNC Day 4: Trump delivers longest acceptance speech in history
Last updated: Friday, July 19, 2024 4:39AM GMT
MILWAUKEE -- On the fourth and final day of the Republican National Convention, former President Donald Trump gave a highly anticipated speech, which he said beforehand would call for unity following his assassination attempt.
However in his first speech since the incident, Trump leaned into his usual talking points, slamming President Joe Biden, Democrats and other critics on a wide variety of issues from the economy, immigration and crime.
For over an hour, Trump went off script much to the crowd's delight. The former president told them he was grateful for their support after his brush with death but argued that the country needed to be fixed due to Biden's policies.
The night also included wild speeches from guests such as Hulk Hogan and Eric Trump, who echoed some of the former president's rhetoric bashing Biden and the Democrats.
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Jul 19, 2024, 12:10 AM GMT
Trump gets roaring ovation as he arrives
Trump entered the arena around 7:53 p.m. ET to a roaring crowd.
Trump was still sporting a bandage to his right ear, which was wounded in last week's attempted assassination during a rally.
AC/DC's song "Back in Black" played as he made his way to his seat.
Jul 18, 2024, 11:43 PM GMT
Linda McMahon touts Trump tax cuts
Linda McMahon, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration under Trump, spoke about the former president's economic policies during his first term, specifically his tax cut plans.
"He knew that small businesses are the engine of the American economy, and the Trump tax cut proved to be like rocket fuel for them," she said.
McMahon, the co-founder and former CEO of WWE, said that if reelected, Trump would make those tax cuts permanent.
Jul 18, 2024, 11:37 PM GMT
NRCC House chair vows to grow majority: 'We need backup'
National Republican Congressional Committee Chair Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina made his case to increase the GOP majority in the House.
"We need backup to save America," he said.
Hudson claimed Democrats would "hold sham investigations and hearings to bog down" Trump's agenda if he's elected.
The congressman vowed that a Republican majority would rebuild the military, "stand up to communist China" and "finish the wall."
