In his party conference speech, former President Donald Trump struck a partly conciliatory tone, urging unity in the US while also launching sharp attacks on President Joe Biden. Trump detailed the assassination attempt he narrowly survived and expressed his desire to be a president for all of America.
However, as his speech progressed, he returned to his usual hard rhetoric, criticizing Biden for the damage he claims he has caused to the country. Trump repeated his unfounded claim that the 2020 election was stolen from him and referred to himself as a victim of a 'witch hunt' regarding ongoing legal proceedings against him.
He blamed Biden for inflation, uncontrolled immigration, and international conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, promising to end these crises. Trump also focused on his usual tirade against irregular migration, vowing to build a continuous border wall with Mexico.
The speech concluded with Trump's family joining him on stage, including his previously reclusive wife Melania. Meanwhile, as the Republican convention took place, doubts grew within the Democratic Party about Biden's fitness for a second term, with reports suggesting he may consider withdrawing from the presidential race.
