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Trump Holds First Rally Since Assassination Attempt with VP Pick JD Vance in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Jul 20, 2024, 09:33 PM

Former President Donald Trump held his first campaign rally since an assassination attempt last week, drawing a massive crowd in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event marked the debut of his newly announced running mate, JD Vance, who introduced Trump to thunderous applause. Trump began his speech by expressing gratitude to the Almighty for saving his life, stating, 'I shouldn't be here right now.' The rally took place at the Van Andel Arena, with Trump likening the crowd's energy to that of a Michigan football game. JD Vance praised Trump's record on national and domestic policies, emphasizing the former president's correctness in various instances compared to President Biden.