At a Republican party rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, chaos ensued as Secret Service agents swiftly responded to the threat, leading to casualties among attendees and the assailant, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks. Despite the close call, Trump emerged resilient, wearing a bandage on his ear where a bullet grazed him.This event was set against the backdrop of escalating tensions in US politics as Trump prepares for a potential 2024 election rematch against President Biden.On Monday night (local time) the Republican National Convention witnessed Trump’s first public appearance since the assassination attempt, where he stood alongside Senator JD Vance, his newly announced running mate, amidst overwhelming support and solidarity from the Republican Party and its supporters.”After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator JD Vance of the Great State of Ohio,” Trump posted on Truth Social.After years of criticising Trump, Vance has embraced the populist ideology of the former president; this choice further elevates him.
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