Former President Donald Trump made his first appearance at the Republican National Convention on Monday evening, receiving an emotional introduction from country artist Lee Greenwood, who performed “God Bless the USA.” This event occurred just 48 hours after a would-be assassin attempted to take Trump’s life during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Trump entered the arena with a visible bandage on his right ear, which was grazed by a gunman’s bullet. He is set to deliver the keynote address on the final day of the convention. During his introduction, Greenwood emphasized the importance of prayer and faith in protecting Trump from harm during the assassination attempt.
The event has raised questions about the Secret Service’s security procedures, with CNN crime and justice correspondent Shimon Prokupecz repeatedly pressing agency officials for more transparency. In a rare news conference, the agency stated that it had been preparing for a year to secure this week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee but did not address the bullet that grazed Trump’s ear or killed 50-year-old Corey Comperatore.
As the convention continues, delegates and attendees will no doubt be reflecting on Trump’s emotional appearance and the role of faith and prayer in protecting the former president from harm during this harrowing event.
