Former President Donald Trump set a new record for the longest nomination acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He spoke for 92 minutes, surpassing the previous record, just days after surviving an assassination attempt. ABC News and other sources confirmed that this 92-minute speech was indeed a record. Despite the late hour and the recent attempt on his life, Trump’s ability to speak off-the-cuff for such a long duration demonstrated his resilience and strength.

The comparison to President Joe Biden was implied, yet evident. Aides indicated that Biden is most effective between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and with Biden publicly committing to an earlier bedtime, Trump displayed his endurance. CNN criticized the address, with Van Jones remarking, “Trump narrowly escaped a crisis on Saturday. Democrats narrowly escaped a crisis tonight.” Other panelists joined in, describing the latter portion of the speech as merely a rehash of Trump’s previous successes.

They concurred that the opening of the speech was captivating, with Trump recounting his personal survival of an assassination attempt and honoring fallen firefighter Corey Coperatore, who perished in the gunfire. However, the CNN panelists believed that Trump’s return to his usual rhetorical style would alienate viewers at home, despite mentioning “Biden” only once and dedicating less time to attacking his adversaries than usual.

For Trump supporters, the return to his typical style — including self-deprecating humor — signaled that he was indeed in good spirits, although his ear was still bandaged and his movements seemed slower following the recent attack. And for those in attendance, for whom this Republican National Convention was as much a bonding experience as a political gathering, Trump’s speech extended the excitement of the week, which he anticipated they would all reminisce about once it concluded.


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