Former President Trump appeared at the RNC on July 16, 2024, two days after an assassination attempt left him with a bandaged ear.
Trump received phone calls from world leaders including President Biden and new U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressing concern and well-wishes.
Trump's running mate for this election cycle is J.D. Vance of Ohio.
Former President Donald J. Trump made a surprising appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 16, 2024, just two days after an assassination attempt left him with a bandaged ear. The incident occurred during Trump's political rally in Pennsylvania.
Trump's entrance to the convention hall was met with thunderous applause and chants of 'USA.' He appeared subdued and emotional as he walked onto the stage, accompanied by his family members, including Donald Trump Jr., J.D. Vance of Ohio, and Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina.
The attempted assassination on Trump had left him shaken but determined to carry on with his campaign for the presidency. He received phone calls from world leaders, including President Joe Biden and the new U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, expressing concern and well-wishes.
Trump's running mate for this election cycle is J.D. Vance of Ohio, who was introduced to the convention delegates during Trump's appearance.
Despite the attempt on his life, Trump remained committed to his message of unity and moving forward for the nation. He pledged to work towards 'Uniting our Nation' and called for all ongoing prosecutions against him to be dropped.
Donald J. Trump made his first public appearance since being shot at by a would-be assassin during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI on July 16, 2024.
A gauzy bandage covered Donald J. Trump’s ear during his appearance.
Donald J. Trump appeared subdued and emotional during his entrance to the convention hall.
Accuracy
Trump did not address the hall but smiled silently and waved as musician Lee Greenwood sang ‘God Bless the USA.’
Former President Donald Trump made his first public appearance since a shooter tried to assassinate him at a political rally in Milwaukee.
Former President Donald Trump appeared at the Republican National Convention with a bandage over his right ear after surviving an attempted assassination.
Republicans featured speakers who were ‘everyday Americans’ and Black Republicans to expand Trump’s appeal among moderate voters and people of color.
Accuracy
Donald J. Trump made his first public appearance since being shot at by a would-be assassin during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI on July 16, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump made his first public appearance since a shooter tried to assassinate him at a political rally in Milwaukee.
Deception
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. First, the author uses emotional manipulation by describing Trump's appearance at the convention as 'triumphantly' and 'visibly emotional.' The author also uses sensationalism by implying that Trump survived an assassination attempt when in fact one person was killed and Trump was injured. Additionally, there is selective reporting as the article focuses on the Republican National Convention while ignoring any mention of Biden's campaign or his recent interview where he addressed concerns about his fitness for office. Lastly, there are multiple instances of editorializing and pontification by the author such as 'But Whatley and other Republican leaders made clear that their calls for harmony did not extend to Biden and Democrats.'
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.
Saturday’s shooting at a Pennsylvania rally, where Trump was injured and one man died, were clearly in mind, but the proceedings were celebratory – a stark contrast to the anger and anxiety that had marked the previous few days.
That was hours after the convention had formally nominated the former president to head the Republican ticket in November against President Joe Biden.
But Whatley and other Republican leaders made clear that their calls for harmony did not extend to Biden and Democrats.
Fallacies
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The article contains several informal fallacies and appeals to emotion. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the Republican National Convention as 'celebratory' and 'a stark contrast to the anger and anxiety that had marked the previous few days.' This is an appeal to emotion as it attempts to elicit a strong emotional response from readers. Additionally, there are several instances of dichotomous depictions, such as describing Biden and Democrats as a 'clear and present danger' and 'riven by worries that the 81-year-old question is not up to the job of defeating Trump.' This creates a false dichotomy between the two parties, implying that there are only two options when in reality there may be more. Lastly, there are several instances of appeals to authority, such as quoting Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley and Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson without providing any context or evidence to support their claims.
Their policies are a clear and present danger to America, to our institutions, our values and our people.
We should all be thankful right now that we are able to cast our votes for President Donald J. Trump after what took place on Saturday.
Some folks need killing.
Republicans did not dial back their attacks on Biden
The Biden-Harris administration
Bias
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The article describes Trump's appearance at the Republican National Convention after surviving an assassination attempt and the raucous welcome he received from delegates. The language used to describe Trump and his supporters is positive and celebratory, while Biden and Democrats are described as having policies that are a 'clear and present danger' to America. The article also includes quotes from Republicans criticizing Biden's handling of inflation, with one speaker quoting Ronald Reagan on the topic.
But Whatley and other Republican leaders made clear that their calls for harmony did not extend to Biden and Democrats.
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.’
Republicans hailed Vance’s selection as a key step toward a winning coalition in November.
We should all be thankful right now that we are able to cast our votes for President Donald J. Trump after what took place on Saturday.
Former President Donald Trump made his first public appearance since a shooter tried to assassinate him at a political rally in Milwaukee, holding his fist aloft and waving to supporters.
Trump was greeted with roaring applause and chants of ‘USA’ as he joined family members, JD Vance, Tucker Carlson, and Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida in the Republican convention hall.
Trump fielded phone calls from President Joe Biden and leaders around the world after the shooting.
Trump mused to conservative outlets about how he had cheated death following the shooting.
Republican allies spoke about Trump’s narrow escape during speeches at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Biden and Trump spoke on the phone after the shooting, with Biden expressing concern and wishing for Trump’s well-being.
New U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer also spoke with Trump on Sunday.
Trump pledged to ‘move forward’ to work on ‘Uniting our Nation’ and called for the prosecutions against him to be thrown out.
Accuracy
Trump was greeted with roaring applause and chants of ‘USA’ as he joined family members, JD Vance, Tucker Carlson, and Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida in the Republican convention hall.
Donald J. Trump appeared subdued and emotional during his entrance to the convention hall.
Former President Donald Trump appeared at the Republican National Convention with a bandage over his right ear after surviving an attempted assassination.
Deception
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None Found At Time Of
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Fallacies
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The article contains several informal fallacies, but no formal fallacies or dichotomous depictions. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the shooter as 'evil' and the attack as an attempt to 'assassinate' Trump. The author also quotes Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene referring to Trump as 'the man we admire and love so much.' These statements are emotional appeals that can influence readers without providing logical reasoning.
evil came for the man we admire and love so much
the American lion got back up on his feet and roared
