Trump's first campaign appearance after the attack: "Bullet for democracy caught"
Trump referred to connections with "Project 2025" during the events, a radical program by the ultraconservative Heritage Foundation for a complete overhaul of the government apparatus and a drastic conservative shift.
Moreover, the Republican Party's presidential candidate made fun of the Democrats' rivals who are currently discussing a possible withdrawal of President Joe Biden from another candidacy. "They have no idea who their candidate is," Trump said to around 12,000 supporters. Biden won the primaries "and now they want to take it away from him," Trump argued.
It was Trump's first campaign rally appearance since the attack last Saturday and his first since his official declaration as the Republican Party's presidential candidate at the convention this week. Trump survived the attack at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, by a narrow margin. The 78-year-old was hit by a bullet near his ear. On Saturday, he wore a small, band-aid-sized patch on his right ear.
It was also Trump's first campaign rally appearance with his vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance. The US Senator from Ohio warmed up the crowd before Trump's appearance and criticized Vice President Kamala Harris. "What in the world have you done, except cash a check?", Vance asked Harris directly.
According to reports, security measures at the event location in the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids were very strict. However, there were few visible signs of a stronger security presence. After the attack, there was criticism of the Secret Service, which is responsible for the protection of incumbent and former presidents.
- Despite the heightened security measures, rumors circulated during Trump's election campaign rally appearance in Michigan about potential threats, sparking concerns about another assassination attempt, similar to the one experienced by Trumps not too long ago.
- The US Presidential candidate, Trump, made it clear that he intends to continue his aggressive campaign style, even after the close call in Pennsylvania, with his appearance at the Ball in Michigan.
- Amidst the election campaign, Joe Biden's potential withdrawal from candidacy was a heated topic during Trump's campaign appearance, with the Republican Party's candidate criticizing the Democrats for considering such a move.
- During his campaign rally in Michigan, Trump's vice presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, made a bold statement, accusing Vice President Kamala Harris of not contributing significantly to the country beyond cashing her checks, and urging the audience to consider alternative representation.
- Trump's election campaign rally appearance in Grand Rapids' Van Andel Arena was a show of force, with the Republican Party candidate aiming to solidify his support among the conservative vote, as he continues his campaign for the US Presidential election.
- The Heritage Foundation's radical program, Project 2025, was a prominent topic during Trump's campaign rally in Michigan, with the candidate expressing his commitment to the initiative, further emphasizing the decisive conservative shift that he envisions for the US, in line with the ultimate goals of the party.
