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Trump appears emotional in 1st public appearance since assassination attempt

Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives on the first day of the Republican National Convention, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives on the first day of the Republican National Convention, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Former U.S. President Donald Trump greets Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance as he attends Day 1 of the Republican National Convention, in Milwaukee, July 15, 2024. Andrew Kelly/Reuters
Former U.S. President Donald Trump greets Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance as he attends Day 1 of the Republican National Convention, in Milwaukee, July 15, 2024.
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Former President Donald Trump appeared emotional while listening to “God Bless the USA” as the crowd chanted “U.S.A!” — marking the former president’s first public appearance since the assassination attempt at his rally on Saturday.

Chants of “we love Trump” could also be heard as he stood in the crowd.

Trump gave a standing ovation to the two speakers, billed by the RNC as “everyday Americans,” who spoke following his arrival.