Trump Recounts Harrowing Assassination Attempt, Calls for Calm, Unites Party, in Powerful Acceptance Speech

He speaks for nearly 90 minutes — the longest in American history.

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Trump embraces the uniform of Corey Comperatore as he speaks on stage at the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2024 at Milwaukee. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

In a heartfelt speech before the Republican convention at Milwaukee Thursday night, President Trump recounted his near-death experience, thanked the law enforcement agents who saved his life and called for a unified America.

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