RNC 2024 Day 4 updates: Trump pitches unity, but revives old grievances

Trump leaned into his usual talking points during his RNC speech.

ByMeredith Deliso, Ivan Pereira, Alexandra Hutzler, Chris Boccia, and Tal Axelrod
Last Updated: July 19, 2024, 12:29 AM EDT

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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Here's how the news is developing.
Jul 18, 2024, 11:38 PM EDT

Trump warns of 'greatest invasion in history' due to Biden immigration policies

During his speech, Trump repeatedly brought up immigration and crime arguing that the Biden administration has created a crisis with its policies.

"The greatest invasion in history is taking place right here in our country," he said.

"They are coming in from every corner of the earth, not just from South America, but from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East -- they’re coming from everywhere, and this administration does nothing to stop them," Trump added.

"They are coming from prisons and jails, from mental institutions and insane asylums, and terrorists at levels never seen before," he alleged.

Jul 18, 2024, 11:35 PM EDT

Trump family leaves box

Trump’s family and his VP pick JD Vance have filed out of his box in the stadium, presumably to make their way to join him on stage.

Jul 18, 2024, 11:34 PM EDT

'All about him': Biden adviser

An adviser to President Biden told ABC News Trump's speech was "all about him, no plan for future, exactly what people hate about politicians."

-ABC News' Mary Bruce

Jul 18, 2024, 11:32 PM EDT

Trump says no tax on tips part of economic relief plan

Trump said massive tax cuts for workers, including no tax on tips, are at the "center" of his plan for economic relief.

He said a large group of people, including "waitresses and caddies and drivers," are being hurt.

"Let them keep their money," he said.

The former president said a large group of people, including "waitresses and caddies and drivers," are being hurt.
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Trump says 'no tax on tips' is part of his economic relief plan

The former president said a large group of people, including "waitresses and caddies and drivers," are being hurt.
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