Donald Trump called himself a ‘democracy defender’ at the end of the Republican convention.

Donald Trump’s cult of personality culminated in a speech at the close of the Republican convention in Milwaukee on Thursday evening, July 18. The former US president, who officially accepted the Republican nomination in the race for the White House, delivered his first speech since the assassination attempt on him on Saturday.

“I shouldn’t be here tonight” After covering his ears and describing the day on Saturday, he repeatedly emphasized the fact that he almost lost his life. “If you were here”, The crowd responded with loud cheers. Many in the audience burst into tears.

More than a political meeting, these four days resembled a long celebration of Donald Trump, the Republican convention. She saw the “Grand Old Party” (GOP) rallying behind the former president to recapture the White House.

In recent days, the former business magnate has carefully measured his media presence by appearing as a silent hero at the top Republican convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s largest city.

But on Thursday evening, he spoke again, first posing as a coordinator. “ Together we rise or fall. I will be President of the whole of America, not half of it.Before responding to the Democrats’ attacks, he said: “It is I who will save democracy in this country. »

“God was on my side”

Every time he appeared in the chamber over these four days, Donald Trump evoked thunderous applause and long cheers from his supporters, many of whom believed he had escaped the shots aimed at him thanks to divine intervention. Franklin Graham, an evangelical leader, called the room to thank God Thursday before Donald Trump’s intervention.

Far from distancing himself from this vision, the former president promoted it heavily on Thursday evening. “Blood was flowing everywhere and somehow I felt safe because God was by my side”Before gaining courage, he told his crowd of supporters: “By the grace of Almighty God I stand before you. » The former US president observed a moment of silence for 50-year-old firefighter Cory Compradore. Donald Trump then kissed the victim’s uniform helmet.

After this lengthy introduction, the real estate magnate outlined his usual campaign themes. “collapse” America and a so-called “The Invasion of Illegal Immigrants”. They say they want “Save the country from failed and incompetent government”, He predicted a “Unbelievable success”. Echoing his key campaign promise for the 2016 election, Donald Trump pledged to complete the construction of a wall against immigrants along the US border with Mexico. “I will end the illegal immigration crisis by closing our border and completing the wall”he said.

After returning to the White House, he also announced that he would come to America “Line, Line, Line” Take gas and oil without a word about climate change. He wants to redirect all the funds earmarked for the ambitious environmental measures that Joe Biden has decided on.“Green Fraud”.

The Republican nominee again blamed Joe Biden for the war in Ukraine, a name he mentioned only twice. “The damage he has done to this country is unimaginable.” He promised before committing “Bring Back the American Dream”.

In an allusion to the numerous lawsuits he faces, he called on Democrats. Stop using the justice system as a weapon against him. But he did not fail to welcome the decision by a federal judge in Florida to drop charges against him in a case of illegal possession of classified documents.

Next to him is JD Vance

Earlier, Tucker Carlson, a controversial former columnist for the ultra-conservative Fox News Channel, punctuated his speech with a false suggestion that the 2020 presidential election was rigged, prompting the audience. He also said that Donald Trump expressed himself “True Leader” After his assassination attempt, “By refusing to set fire to the country”.

Among the highlights of the conference will be the first major speech by Ohio Senator JD Vance in the race for the White House by a former US president on Wednesday. The 39-year-old elected official recalled his humble appearance on stage, presenting himself as a defender of the working class.

Other notable moments, interventions, Tuesday, during the primaries of several party figures defeated by Donald Trump, first Nikki Haley. The former governor of South Carolina warned the country against it for months “confusion” It was clear what Donald Trump’s return to the White House would mean: “Donald Trump has my strongest support. »

Two other former contenders, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, pledged allegiance to the smiling Republican candidate.

The convention, held about 110 days before the election, came as Joe Biden, in self-isolation after testing positive for Covid-19, appeared weaker than ever. More voices on the Democratic side are urging him to withdraw from the race for re-election. On Thursday, Senator Jon Tester, a Democrat from Montana, called on him to withdraw from the presidential race.