Editorial

16:00 JST, July 20, 2024

Did the terrifying experience of being the target of an assassination attempt and narrowly escaping death lead former U.S. President Donald Trump to call for unity among the people of the United States?

Trump delivered his acceptance speech for the presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention.

Taking the stage with a bandage on his right ear, Trump said, “The discord and division in our society must be healed.” He added, “I am running to be president for all of America, not half of America.”

After the assassination attempt, Trump completely rewrote the speech he had prepared. He also publicly spoke about the details of the shooting for the first time since the incident. Expressing shock, he........

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