Former President Donald Trump was not supposed to be at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday night.
Nevertheless, on Monday, the president walked out during the RNC in a stunning emotional display filled with applause.
Trump originally planned to postpone his trip to the RNC following Saturday’s assassination attempt, where a bullet struck him in the ear.
Trump changed his mind Sunday, announcing via a Truth Social post that he “cannot allow a ‘shooter,’ or potential assassin, to force change to scheduling, or anything else.”
Though he changed his plan, Trump supporters did not expect to see the former president at the RNC on Monday night.
Trump is not scheduled to speak until Thursday.
When Trump walked out — to Lee Greenwood singing “God Bless the USA” live — he appeared to be crying while greeting attendees.
Notably, the former president was sporting a bandage over his ear, which was shot by the would-be assassin in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Video of Trump entering the venue quickly made its way online.
President Donald J. Trump enters the RNC less than 72 hours after surviving an assassination attempt.
This is so awesome.
Absolute boss. 🇺🇸🔥 pic.twitter.com/VI9wXVCLC9
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) July 16, 2024
“President Donald J. Trump enters the RNC less than 72 hours after surviving an assassination attempt,” conservative Greg Price wrote on X. “This is so awesome.
“Absolute boss.”
Trump was seen getting emotional repeatedly through the night, reacting to the speeches and the crowd.