The classic psychological phenomenon behind Trump supporters' fake ear bandages

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On left, Former President Donald Trump wearing a bandage on his ear. On right, a Trump supporter at the RNC wearing a red MAGA hat and ear bandage in solidarity.

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8 takeaways from Trump's RNC speech — the first since his attempted assassination

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Trump walking out to deliver his address to the Republican National Convention on Thursday.
Trump walking out to deliver his address to the Republican National Convention on Thursday.

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Trump is already cashing in on his assassination attempt, selling a pair of $299 sneakers. They're already sold out.

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A screenshot of the "FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT High-Tops."

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Trump may only be alive due to the shooter's bad wind estimate, Blackwater founder says

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Former President Donald Trump was escorted to a motorcade following an attempted assassination at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
Donald Trump may only be alive due to the shooter's bad wind estimate, former Navy SEAL officer Erik Prince said.

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For 18 unprecedented days, Trump has kept coming out on top

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Biden's debate meltdown. A narrowly avoided assassination attempt. Now, a victory in one of his legal cases. It's only good news for Trump.

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A Democratic staffer resigned after posting 'don't miss next time' following the attempt on Trump's life: reports

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A head-and-shoulders view of Democratic Representative Benny Thompson, seated and with his closed hand to his mouth during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on January 10, 2024.
Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson accepted his staffer's resignation shortly after she posted, according to local reports.

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Biden in Oval Office address calls for calm, says political change happens 'at the ballot box, not with bullets'

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President Joe Biden in the Oval Office
President Joe Biden on Sunday spoke from the Oval Office to condemn acts of political violence following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.

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