Trump embraces more aggressive rhetoric in first rally since assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump delivered a speech in Grand Rapids, Michigan, filled with divisive rhetoric, name-calling, and baseless claims about election fraud and migrants. Despite promising a message of unity, Trump referred to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris with derogatory terms and criticized Democrats as enemies of democracy. He also called for a “big deportation” to remove migrants from the country. His speech came just days after he mentioned healing discord and division in society. Trump’s campaign preferred Biden as the Democratic nominee and criticized those urging him to step down. The rally was Trump’s first since a shooting incident a week ago, during which he thanked supporters for their outpouring of support and revealed that China’s President Xi Jinping sent him a note. Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance, criticized Harris and emphasized the need to secure the border. Trump supporters expressed confidence in his reelection prospects and trust in his choice of running mate. The rally followed Trump’s acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, where he reiterated plans for a deportation operation and accused opponents of cheating in elections. Michigan, a crucial swing state, remained contested between Biden and Trump according to polls.

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