Thousands of Republican faithful have descended on Milwaukee, where former U.S. president Donald Trump is formally being elected as the party’s presidential nominee. Outside the convention hall, an anti-Republican coalition of nearly 2,000 people is marching on the event to express outrage at Trump policies including on immigration, the Israel-Hamas war and women’s reproductive rights. (July 15, 2024 / The Canadian Press)
By Kelly Geraldine Malone The Canadian Press
MILWAUKEE – Donald Trump made his first public appearance since an attempted assassination with a white bandage covering his ear and roaring cheers of “We love Trump” from the crowd at the Republican National Convention Monday night.
The former president arrived in the last hour of speeches from party faithful on the first day of the convention in Milwaukee. He raised his fist to the air as a live rendition of “God Bless the USA” played and resounding applause …