Trump has preached 'unity' since his assassination attempt, but he could become even more radical in the aftermath

Sun, 07/21/2024 - 06:43

Former President Donald Trump onstage in front of Broadway-style lights reading 'TRUMP.' — Donald Trump spoke of "unity" in his speech at the Republican National Convention, but some experts believe the former president will become more radical after he was nearly assassinated.
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Donald Trump spoke briefly of "unity" in his speech at the Republican National Convention.
Some pundits have suggested Trump is now more subdued and humble since he was nearly assassinated.
But some political scientists and historians say Trump may radicalize after his near-death experience.

Former President Donald Trump took the stage Thursday during the Republican National Convention, and for 26 minutes of his 92-minute-long speech, he spoke of uniting our deeply divided country.