RNC speech: has Donald Trump really changed after shooting?

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Published 2024-07-18
An assassination attempt, J.D. Vance - a relatively unknown Ohio Senator - picked as Donald Trump’s Vice President, and current President Joe Biden desperately clinging on to his own nomination - it’s been another huge week in American politics and there's still one day left at the Republican National Convention where Donald Trump is due to speak - so what will happen next?

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We’re in Milwaukee where amongst the sea of red MAGA 2024 hats, some delegates are sporting fake white bandages on their ears - a nod to the injury that Trump sustained on Saturday night’s shooting.

Millennial Vice President hopeful J.D. Vance has made his first speech to the nation and reaffirmed his loyalty to Donald Trump - a change since calling him ‘America’s Hitler’ eight years ago.

But has the assassination attempt actually helped Donald Trump on his campaign? Will President Joe Biden definitely be the Democrat standing against him? And what’s the deal with all this new-found unity?

To discuss all this with Matt Frei on the first episode of The American Fourcast is Republican strategist Cassie Smedile, Washington Post reporter Azi Paybarah, and Channel 4 News’ Washington correspondent Siobhan Kennedy.

Produced by Calum Fraser, Shaheen Sattar, Silvia Maresca, Millie Teasedale, Zahra Warsame, and Rob Thompson

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All Comments (21)
  • I thought we should be condemning anti democracatic culture? Wow, so much for democracy.
  • Channel 4 news is absolute garbage these days. These detached and arrogant people are thoroughly disturbing to listen to.
  • @StratsRUs
    Fascism Now. And it is manna from Heaven for the media.
  • I hope you guys read this that are on here that are speaking. I'm voting on the policy's and for Trump for the 3rd time in a row. My 68 year old retired husband just had to go back to work. Kids are moving back in with parents, older parents moving in with kids. Our border was secure. We could afford a vacation. Illegals are living in hotels and our unemployed and veterans are living on the streets. He's not a convicted felon because we don't even know what the crime is. Three different areas didn't see any reason to put Trump on trial, including DA Bragg. That SCOTUS ruling also helps Biden and his crime family.
  • If you think Chetolini is doing anything for you, then you're as daft as he hopes everybody is. It would be nice to have someone to vote for, instead of just having someone to vote against.
  • Glenn Greenwald Who is JD Vance and what does he really believe
  • @theLoralei78
    Well now he is supported 100% by X and Elon Musk.
  • Could it be… and this is just a question… that “some” (not all) people that are from Europe are very skeptical about Trump… and also criticizing him because of His America first policies. I believe fear can bring out the worst in some people. I believe as a minority from NY that something has to change.
  • Seems questionable Constitutional integrity of candidate is unaffected
  • Watch his acceptance speech and you'll understand why Trump picked him. His politics are repulsive as is Trump, but he's a brilliant Orator and can hold an audience in the palm of his hand.
  • @user-vq4wy4db9k
    the grey haired guy is beyond mis informed. Defending the justice system. I bet he would say that african americans were treated fairly EVERY TIME in court right? It's a jury of your peers! It must be honest! What a loser
  • The only thing happen hes asked for money money from his base he hasnt changed why would he .. he has gotten away with so much..stop lying
  • ❤desprogramacion mental al infinito❤yeshua❤la muerte no existe❤la verdad de los controladores de los umanos y como ser libres jonas l.mamani Hipnosis❤❤
  • @martinhumble
    Let's hope he has. But his trackrecord points the other way. It was a terrible thing we saw. And luck it didnt have another ending. But, still he is authoritarian and his policys will harm the already barely functional American Democracy. Let us hope it will change.