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The fourth and last night of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee belonged to former President Donald J. Trump on Thursday.
The anticipated was high. Admiration and love was in the air. Accolades and reminders of American life under the former Trump administration were in full swing. The honor of knowing the former president was brought forth by a litany of speakers.
Thursday Night Speakers
Diane Hendricks, the most successfully ranked business woman in the American history stood before the audience. She is the CEO of ABC Supply and an accomplished film producer of The Stoning of Soraya M about an execution in an Iranian village, and other films. Mrs. Hendricks is a force in business and an icon for women in leadership.
“We need a fighter in the White House,” said Mrs. Hendricks.
Former CIA and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the Trump administration recalled the successes of Donald Trump’s leadership and compared that to the current president's adminstration.
“President Biden will not even speak of the Americans hostages held by Hamas…Our southern border is a welcome mat…censorship is up…Biden put WOKE in the military and in our schools, weaponized the judicial system against political opponents…supported Hamas inside the U.S…and treating illegals better than veterans. Biden cannot handle the 3am phone call...won’t take a call after 4pm. I don’t trust the Biden administration - Donald Trump will put America first,” said Pompeo.
Linda McMahon, who is head of America First Policy Institute and served as Administrator of the Small Business Administration in the Trump administration, told of her experience and friendship with Trump.
Tucker Carlson took to the stage, and remarked what we all did last Saturday. He watched the video in Butler, Pennsylvania about 50 times watching Donald Trump raising his hand and called it a “transformational moment.”
Donald Trump “was no longer a political party nominee…he was a leader of a nation...being a leader is organic. It is the bravest man in all human organizations…Donald Trump became the leader of this nation," said Carlson.
“Where is he leading us,” asked Carson. “A leader’s duty is to his people. Another word for that is democracy. People are not slaves or serfs. The people own the country…Donald Trump cares about you.”
Carlson said that since the assassination attempt he feels now that everything “is going to be okay…God is among us.”
Entertainer Hunk Hogan was more dramatic.
“When they took a shot at my hero, let Trumpamania rule again. After everything that has happened over the last four years and since last weekend, I can no longer stay silent,” shouted Hogan from the podium. “We are all going to be champions when he wins again.”
Reverend Franklin Graham said his friend, Donald Trump had "near death experience, but God spared his life….and when we go to those experiences it changes us," and President Trump rose and chose to fight. Reverend Graham called Donald Trump a "man of his word."
Eric Trump, the former president's son, then took to the stage and said the obvious “we no longer trust our government.”
He compared the illegals housed in the most expensive in New York City as unacceptable when US veterans live under the bridge.
“The greatest retribution will be our success,” said Eric Trump.”as a son Ive never been more proud of another human being in my life," referring to his father.
Donald Trump's friend, Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC), who has known the former president for 35 years told the audience and those watching, "I know this man."
“Donald Trump is the most resilient human being I have ever met,” said White. “He is willing to put everything on the line because he loves this country.”
Donald J. Trump
And, then the stage was Donald Trump’s.
It was the fifth day since an assassin’s bullet grazed his ear at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania that was intentionally heading towards his head. The assassination attempt snapped the heads of Americans out of cement and woke up the country.
The anticipation was high considering the former president had not made a public statement since the attempted assassination although the iconic photograph of him lifting his fist to the air after he was shot, and shouting out, “Fight, Fight, Fight,” will live on in annals of American history.
The former president called for unity as he called for immediately after he was shot.
"Together we will launch a new era of safety, prosperity and freedom for citizens of every race, religion, color and creed. The discord and division in our society must be healed. We must heal it quickly. 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, because there is no victory in winning for half of America," he added. "So tonight, with faith and devotion, I proudly accept your nomination for president of the United States."
The emotional speech came after his decision earlier in the week to abandon his original 20-page speech due to Saturday's attempted assassination.
"So many people have asked me what happened, and therefore, I’ll tell you what happened," Trump said. "And you’ll never hear it from me a second time, because it’s too painful to tell," he emphasized.
As such, Trump began recounting the events from Butler, Pennsylvania over the weekend where the gunman, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire.
"In order to see the [immigration] chart, I started to turn to my right, and was ready to begin a further turn, which I’m lucky I didn’t, when I heard a loud whizzing sound and felt something hit me, really hard, on my right ear," Trump recalled. "I said to myself, 'Wow, what was that—it can only be a bullet,'—and moved my right hand to my ear, brought it down, and my hand was covered with blood, just blood all over the place. I immediately knew it was very serious, that we were under attack, and in one movement, proceeded to drop to the ground."
"There was blood pouring everywhere, and yet, in a certain way I felt very safe, because I had God on my side. I felt that,” Trump continued. "The amazing thing is that prior to the shot, if I had not moved my head at the very last instant, the assassin’s bullet would have perfectly hit its mark, and I would not be with you tonight. We would not be together.”
Despite shots ringing out at the crowded rally, attendees did not "run for the exits or stampede," Trump noted, but instead "tens of thousands of people stood by and didn’t move an inch. In fact, many of them bravely, but automatically, stood up looking for where the sniper would be, and then began pointing at him."
Because of this, Trump said, "many lives were saved."
"But that isn’t the reason they didn’t move—the reason is that they knew I was in very serious trouble, they saw all of the blood, and thought actually I was dead, and they just didn’t want to leave me, and you can see that love written all over their faces," he said.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," Trump said, as the crowd shouted back, "Yes you are."
"I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of Almighty God," Trump said. "In watching the reports over the last few days, many people say it was a providential moment."
"The crowd was confused because they thought I was dead," Trump said. "And there was great great sorrow. I could see that on their faces as I looked up. They didn't know I was looking out. They thought it was over. When I could see it I wanted to do something to let them know I was okay. I raised my right arm looked at the thousands and thousands of people that were breathlessly waiting and started shouting, 'fight, fight, fight."
"Once my clenched fist went up, high into the air, the crowd realized I was okay, and roared with pride for our country, like no crowd I have ever heard before," Trump said. "For the rest of my life, I will be grateful for the love shown by that giant audience of patriots that stood bravely on that fateful evening in Pennsylvania."
Then former President Donald Trump paid tribute to firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was murdered at Trump’s rally and the others who were injured.
"Tragically, the shooter claimed the life of one of our fellow Americans, Corey Comperatore, and seriously wounded two other great warriors, David Dutch and James Copenhaver. I spoke to all three families of these tremendous people—our love and prayers are with them, and always will be," Trump said. " Corey, a highly respected former fire chief... was accompanied by his wife Helen... and two precious daughters. He lost his life selflessly acting as a human shield to protect them from flying bullets... what a fine man he was."
Trump then walked over to Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket that were placed on the stage as a tribute.
The Trump campaign raised over $6 million for Corey’s family and the others injured.
He then asked for a 'Moment of Silence.'
"There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for others," Trump said. "This is the spirit that forged America in her darkest hours, and this is the love that will lead America back to the summit of human achievement and greatness."
“Nothing will stop me because our mission is virtuous,” said Trump. “This election should be about the issues.”
He called for the democrats to de-weaponized politics and said, “I am the one fighting for democracy.”
"On this journey, I am deeply honored to be joined by my amazing wife, Melania," Trump told the crowd.
He then referred to her letter to America, in which she called for unity in the wake of the assassination attempt against her husband.
"I am thinking of you, now, my fellow Americans," she wrote. "Dawn is here again. Let us reunite. Now."
The former president praised his wife's letter.
"And Melania, thank you very much. You also did something really beautiful. A letter to America calling for national unity. And it really took the Republican Party by surprise. I will tell you, it was beautiful,” he said.
He thanked his family and introduced JD Vance, his vice-presidential choice, and his wife.
“Enjoy the ride,” said Trump to JD Vance.
The former president vowed to "drive down prices" on day one if he's elected, telling a roaring crowd, "people can't live like this."
"We must get economic relief to our citizens. Starting on day one, we will drive down prices and make America affordable again. We have to make it affordable. It's not affordable," he said.
People can't live like this," he added.
Trump said the election on November 5 "can't come fast enough."
Trump, reflecting on rising costs, also talked about how young Americans can't get financing to buy homes.
"Under this administration, our current administration, groceries are up 57%, gasoline is up 60 and 70%. Mortgage rates have quadrupled. And the fact is, it doesn't matter what they are because you can't get the money anyway. You can't buy houses. Young people can't get any financing to buy a house. The total household costs have increased on average of $28,000 per family under this administration. Republicans have a plan to bring down prices and bring them down very, very rapidly."
"By slashing energy costs, we will in turn reduce the cost of transportation, manufacturing and all household goods. So much starts with energy," he added.
"Less than four years ago, I handed this administration the strongest border in American history, but you can see on the chart that saved my life... that was the chart that saved my life," Trump said as the chart showing illegal immigrant crossing flashed onto the screens behind him on stage.
"Last time I put up that chart I never really got to look at it. Without this chart, I would not be here today."
Former President asked the republicans humbly for their votes.
