RNC 2024 Day 4 updates: Trump pitches unity, but revives old grievances in longest acceptance speech in history
Trump leaned into his usual talking points during his RNC speech.
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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Trump announced on stage that over $6.3 million was raised for the victims shot during Saturday's rally.
"When speaking to the family, I told them, we will be sending you a lot of money but it cannot compensate. They all said the same thing," he said.
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Near Trump on the stage is the firefighting gear, including the helmet and jacket, that belonged to Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the attempted assassination on the former president in Butler, Pennsylvania.
"Tragically the shooter claimed the life of one of our fellow Americans, Corey Comperatore -- an unbelievable person, everyone tells me -- and seriously wounded two other great warriors," he said.
He called them "serious Trumpsters" and said he's spoken to their families. At one point he walked over and kissed Comperatore's helmet.
Some in audience cry as Trump speaks
Some in the audience are growing emotional as Trump speaks.
A woman seated next to ABC News Digital began sobbing as Trump spoke about how he’s “not supposed to be here tonight.”
'I'm not supposed to be here tonight'
Trump told the crowd, “I'm not supposed to be here tonight."
The crowd started chanting, "Yes you are."
"I stand before you this arena only by the grace of Almighty God," he said.