Trump Survives Assassination Attempt, Returns to Campaign Trail with Vance and Criticizes Whitmer in Michigan Rally

Grand Rapids, Michigan United States of America
During the rally, Trump attacked Democratic rivals Joe Biden and Kamala Harris while expressing preference to run against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Former President Donald Trump held his first rally since surviving an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania on July 20, 2024 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Trump acknowledged the recent assassination attempt and offered condolences to families of victims. He praised Secret Service agent Corey Comparatore for protecting his family from bullets.
Trump criticized Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer during the rally.
Trump returned to the campaign trail with his new running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance.
Trump Survives Assassination Attempt, Returns to Campaign Trail with Vance and Criticizes Whitmer in Michigan Rally

Former President Donald Trump held his first rally since surviving an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 20, 2024. The event marked Trump's return to the campaign trail with his new running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance. During the rally, Trump attacked Democratic rivals Joe Biden and Kamala Harris while expressing preference to run against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Trump opened his speech by acknowledging the recent assassination attempt and offering condolences to families of victims. He praised Corey Comparatore, a Secret Service agent who protected Trump's family from bullets during the incident. The former president also conducted an impromptu poll asking who the audience would prefer as a Democratic candidate if President Biden stepped down from the race.

Trump criticized Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, calling her a


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if there was a formal poll conducted during the rally asking about preference for Democratic candidates.
  • The article does not provide any specific details about the assassination attempt or the condition of Trump and his family.

Sources

73%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Trump attacks Biden and Harris in first rally since assassination attempt

theguardian.com Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/ pakistan-·coalition-·agrees-to-form-government Edward Helmore Saturday, 20 July 2024 23:22
  • Unique Points
    • Donald Trump attacked Democratic rivals Joe Biden and Kamala Harris at a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
    • Trump predicted a landslide election at the rally.
    • He expressed preference to run against Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer, who he called a ‘terrible job’.
  • Accuracy
    • He expressed preference to run against Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer
    • Trump claimed he took a bullet for democracy during the attempted assassination.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains several examples of deception. Trump's statement 'I took a bullet for democracy' is an example of emotional manipulation and pontification. He implies that his survival from the assassination attempt was not just by chance but a heroic act for democracy. The author also reports selectively, focusing on Trump's statements about Biden and Harris without providing any context or counterarguments. For instance, Trump calls Biden a 'feeble old guy,' but the article does not mention any response from the Democratic party or Biden himself. Additionally, the article implies that there is chaos within the Democratic party regarding whether Joe Biden should step down due to concerns about his age and mental acuity without providing any evidence or quotes from Democrats to support this claim.
    • Accusations that a second Trump presidency would be influenced by the extremist manifesto Project 2025
    • I took a bullet for democracy
    • They have no idea who their candidate is, and neither do we
    • He called Biden a 'feeble old guy'
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority when he quotes Ronny Jackson, Trump's White House physician, about the details of the bullet wound. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing Biden as a 'feeble old guy' and Kamala Harris as someone who deserves boos. Trump is quoted making extreme statements about immigration and China that echo right-wing conspiracy theories.
    • “They have no idea who their candidate is, and neither do we.”
    • “He could be on a golf course right now, he could be with his family,”
  • Bias (80%)
    The author uses derogatory language towards Democratic candidates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, referring to Biden as a 'feeble old guy' and suggesting that there is chaos within the Democratic party. The author also expresses support for Trump's stance on immigration using extreme rhetoric that echoes right-wing conspiracy theories.
    • According to local news reports, supporters began arriving for the rally as early as Friday afternoon, and by midday Saturday, lines to get in to see Trump stretched six blocks.
      • But he said he would also also be happy to run against Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer who, he said, has done 'a terrible job'.
        • He called Biden a 'feeble old guy'.
          • They have no idea who their candidate is, and neither do we.
            • Trump hit his usual themes, attacking electric vehicles, China and trade and promising a massive effort on deportation. He talked in his usual extreme rhetoric, especially when it came to immigration.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication

            95%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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            Trump’s return to rally stage met with prayers, excitement and confusion over JD Vance

            theguardian.com Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/ pakistan-·coalition-·agrees-to-form-government Saturday, 20 July 2024 23:33
            • Unique Points
              • Donald Trump held his first rally since being shot at in Pennsylvania a week ago in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
              • Betsy Gatchell Goff from Benton Harbor, Michigan thought Trump was ‘a unifying figure for our country’.
              • Isaiah White from Hudsonville, Michigan was excited to see Trump again after missing him at the last rally.
            • Accuracy
              • Donald Trump attacked Democratic rivals Joe Biden and Kamala Harris at a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
              • Trump survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania the previous week.
              • Trump predicted a landslide election at the rally.
            • Deception (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Fallacies (85%)
              The author makes an appeal to emotion with the description of a man chanting 'He was spared by the hand of God!' and the use of phrases like 'back to business-as-usual' and 'a great feeling.' The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric with descriptions like 'worst governor in the United States,' 'Witless,' and quotes from a union worker saying 'Fuck you' to a reporter. These fallacies bring the score down.
              • A man wrapped in a flag chanted as he walked past a line of people snaking outside the 12,000-seat Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. 'He was spared by the hand of God!',
              • Michigan Republican party chair Pete Hoekstra took the stage to open the event and called governor Gretchen Whitmer the 'worst governor in the United States'.
              • A union worker said: 'Fuck you' to a reporter when asked about Joe Biden’s policies.
            • Bias (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication

            75%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

            A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

            Trump says he 'took a bullet for democracy' at massive battleground state rally alongside running mate Vance

            Fox News Media Brandon Gillespie, Sunday, 21 July 2024 05:43
            • Unique Points
              • Former President Donald Trump and Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance held their first rally together in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
              • Trump referred to surviving an assassination attempt as taking a bullet for democracy.
              • Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance criticized Vice President Kamala Harris during his speech at the rally.
              • Trump acknowledged supporters injured or killed in the recent assassination attempt and offered condolences to families of victims.
              • Corey Comparatore was praised as a hero for protecting Trump’s family from bullets during the assassination attempt.
              • Trump conducted an impromptu poll asking who the audience would prefer as a Democratic candidate if President Biden stepped down from the race.
              • Trump criticized Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, calling her a terrible leader.
            • Accuracy
              • Trump predicted a landslide election at the rally.
              • Trump expressed preference to run against Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer, who he called a ‘terrible job’.
            • Deception (5%)
              The authors make editorializing statements by using the phrase 'took a bullet for democracy' and 'What the hell did I do to democracy?' which are not facts but rather opinions. They also use emotional manipulation by implying that Trump is being unfairly targeted and victimized.
              • What the hell did I do to democracy? Last week I took a bullet for democracy,
              • I’ve served in the United States Marine Corps … What the hell have you done?
              • Former President Donald Trump declared Saturday that he ‘took a bullet for democracy’ at a massive battleground state rally alongside running mate Vance
            • Fallacies (85%)
              The authors make an appeal to emotion when Trump says 'I took a bullet for democracy.' This is an exaggeration and an attempt to elicit an emotional response from the audience. It is not based on fact and therefore constitutes a fallacy of exaggeration.
              • I took a bullet for democracy
            • Bias (95%)
              The authors use the phrase 'took a bullet for democracy' multiple times, which is a clear example of hyperbole and an attempt to depict Trump in a positive light. They also quote Vance making derogatory statements about Vice President Harris without providing any context or counterargument.
              • Former President Donald Trump declared Saturday that he "took a bullet for democracy' at the massive battleground state rally alongside running mate Vance
                • Vance spoke ahead of Trump, and dedicated part of his time on stage to slamming Vice President Kamala Harris, asking rallygoers "what the hell" she has ever done and noting his own service as a U.S. Marine.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication

                96%

                The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                ‘No sign this award exists’: Daniel Dale fact checks Trump’s ‘Man of the Year’ claim

                CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language John Branch Sunday, 21 July 2024 01:16
                • Unique Points
                  • Donald Trump claimed he received a 'Man of the Year' award during his first campaign rally since the assassination attempt.
                • Accuracy
                  No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                • Deception (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Fallacies (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Bias (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication

                94%

                The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                Trump speaks at first rally since assassination attempt

                CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Monica Haider Saturday, 20 July 2024 22:16
                • Unique Points
                  • Donald Trump spoke at his first campaign rally since an assassination attempt.
                  • The assassination attempt on Donald Trump occurred prior to the rally.
                • Accuracy
                  • Trump survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania the previous week.
                  • Trump predicted a landslide election at the rally.
                • Deception (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Fallacies (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Bias (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication