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Trump Holds First Rally with Vance in Michigan After Assassination Attempt, Injured

Jul 20, 2024, 09:41 PM

Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, held their first campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, since Trump survived an assassination attempt. The rally marks Trump's return to the campaign trail after narrowly escaping an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania a week ago, where he was injured. Trump, who recently accepted the Republican nomination for president, addressed a massive crowd, emphasizing his commitment to democracy by stating, 'I took a bullet for democracy.' This event also marks the first joint appearance of Trump and Vance as the official GOP ticket for the 2024 election. The rally took place at Van Andel Arena in the battleground state of Michigan, with thousands of supporters in attendance. The rally began at 5:00 PM, and Vance highlighted the significance of Trump's survival and the crowd's support.