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The 4-day Republican National Convention wrapped up Thursday night after former President Donald Trump delivered his acceptance speech, and many of his family joined him on stage, including former First Lady Melania Trump.
There were many poignant and notable moments from the events Thursday evening that are gaining a lot of attention on social media. Below are just a few highlights:
Country star Jason Aldean seated right next to Trump on last night of RNC
From Fox News: Country star Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany Aldean, attended the Republican National Convention on Thursday night – and sat directly beside Donald Trump. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aldean is set to perform at a party the committee is planning on holding at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel to close out the RNC.
Love seeing @Jason_Aldean and Brittany sitting next to #Trump tonight at the #RNC!! #MAGA pic.twitter.com/wTtRYCSdpQ
— Whitney 🐘🏈🐘 (@Ms__Whitney) July 19, 2024
More celebs challenging the Leftist orthodoxy in the entertainment industry from @50cent to @Jason_Aldean who is with Trump today at RNC
Media attacks against conservatives having less and less impact pic.twitter.com/kI1ckEVkvk— Rita Panahi (@RitaPanahi) July 19, 2024
🚨RIGHTFUL PRESIDENT TRUMP JUST GREETED BRITTANY AND JASON ALDEAN AT THE FINAL DAY OF THE RNC!
Trump walked out to ACDC in his classic power red tie!
God is protecting this amazing man and I will be casting my first ever vote for him!
Share to make this go viral! pic.twitter.com/ryKt6lr7w0
— Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) July 19, 2024
Wrestler Hulk Hogan set the place on fire when he ripped off his jacket and shirt to reveal a “Trump-Vance” tank top underneath.
Hulk Hogan is a badass!! He ripped his shirt off at the RNC!
I would like to see Joe Biden and Hulk Hogan fight in a wrestling match
Who would win ?#Maga#RNCConvention #RNCConvention2024 #Rnc pic.twitter.com/J1Pz47TUJw
— Terrence K. Williams (@w_terrence) July 19, 2024
Evangelical leader Franklin Graham delivered a powerful and moving tribute to Trump, along with a prayer.
Watch his full speech and prayer below:
It was an honor to be asked to come as a private citizen, say a few words, and pray this evening in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at the Republican National Convention. I prayed that we would come together and trust in God for our nation’s future. Watch… and #PRAY for our nation. pic.twitter.com/hDjNPUQaT2
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) July 19, 2024
In an emotional segment of his speech, Trump recounted the horrific moments when he was shot at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
“I’m not supposed to be here tonight,” Trump said humbly. “Yes you are!” the crowd chanted back.
“No, I’m not,” Trump said, adding, “I stand here before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God.”
WATCH BELOW:
“I’m not supposed to be here tonight…I stand here before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God.”
Donald Trump gave an emotional recounting of his assassination attempt, and said he would never tell the story again “because it’s actually too painful.”
Watch his… pic.twitter.com/z049cQMMdC
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 19, 2024
Trump said in his speech before accepting the GOP nomination: “I am running to be president for all of America, not half of America. Because there is no victory in winning for half of America.”
Donald Trump says in his RNC speech before accepting the GOP nomination: “I am running to be president for all of America, not half of America. Because there is no victory in winning for half of America.” https://t.co/Cx4myxW5vu pic.twitter.com/Cdw65S7rJD
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 19, 2024
Trump honored slain retired fire chief Corey Comperatore after he was shot and killed by gunman at his rally.
Corey Comperatore, 50, a who was killed during the failed assassination attempt on Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, who honored by Trump in a very moving way during Trump’s acceptance speech Thursday night.
The Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department had sent the firefighter’s uniform and helmet to the convention, and it was placed on stage during Trump’s speech. Trump walked over to the memorial, embraced it and kissed the helmet.
Trump reportedly wanted to attend Comperatore’s funeral, but the Secret Service advised against it, due to security issues.
🚨#BREAKING: Watch as former President Donald Trump honors firefighter Corey Comperatore, who lost his life, by kissing the helmet on his uniform at the last day of the Republican National Convention. The crowd erupted in cheers and then took a moment of silence to honor his… pic.twitter.com/bZ0tpZ6Jnl
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) July 19, 2024
What he did was very powerful, as he took time to honor a firefighter who lost his life, leaving behind his wife and two kids, at his rally.
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) July 19, 2024
With one moment Trump proves why he’s running for President.
He loves America and its people.
Watch as Trump moves entire RNC to tears after hugging and kissing firefighter uniform of slain supporter Corey Comperatore.
What a powerful moment. WOW.🙏
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 19, 2024
The fire department had earlier displayed the uniform outside the firehouse.
From our @megoliver: “You may notice his gear hanging at the Firehouse is misspelled. It doesn’t have an ‘A.’
That was a mistake many of his colleagues didn’t even realize until” after the shooting. https://t.co/0XAPRzdE16— Olivia Rinaldi (@olivialarinaldi) July 19, 2024
Your expectations are not big enough.”
“You have been told to LOWER your expectations and to accept less for your families.” President Donald J. Trump says, “Your expectations are not big enough.” pic.twitter.com/QOkKIGHA7r
— RSBN 🇺🇸 (@RSBNetwork) July 19, 2024
Every day is a gift from God…
PRESIDENT TRUMP: But if the events of last Saturday make anything clear, it is that every single moment we have on earth is a gift from God. We have to make the most of every day for the people and country we love. pic.twitter.com/TdMFrFKStT
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) July 19, 2024
Trump called for UNITY:
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Just like our ancestors, we must now come together, rise above past differences and disagreements, and go forward UNITED — as one people and one nation, pledging allegiance to one great and beautiful American flag. pic.twitter.com/PQ1xyHmjZ1
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) July 19, 2024
In conclusion…. “Together, we will SAVE THIS COUNTRY!” Trump vowed.
Together, we will SAVE THIS COUNTRY! pic.twitter.com/lAZoNMPa9S
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) July 19, 2024
A vision @MELANIATRUMP ❤️🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/8p6fwsFyiC
— Margo Martin (@margommartin) July 19, 2024
That’s a wrap on the 2024 RNC Convention!! 🇺🇸🎈 pic.twitter.com/6cSDMz8ky6
— Margo Martin (@margommartin) July 19, 2024
Grandpa Trump is the best pic.twitter.com/yxsWVxIquD
— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) July 19, 2024
3:30 a.m…..
3:30AM President @realDonaldTrump and @MELANIATRUMP are still going 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/AbGxkV0A8t
— Margo Martin (@margommartin) July 19, 2024
VIDEO: Trump’s youngest granddaughter steals the hearts of the RNC
