There was no shortage of speakers at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee – and no shortage of speakers named Trump. RNC co-chair Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump, gave a speech at the convention on Tuesday evening. Eldest son Don Jr. spoke on Wednesday evening – although his 17-year-old daughter Kai stole the show a little.
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On Thursday night, the final night of the convention, Eric Trump delivered a speech before his father’s address, after Franklin Graham delivered stirring words and said a prayer. Eric began by recalling his father’s announcement to the family eight years ago that he had made a decision that would change their lives forever.
As Eric described, his father “entered the arena to fight for the soul of America. He answered the call to serve our nation.” And he did so out of love for his country and “deep concern for America’s future.”
Trump warned his family that they would face brutal attacks. As Eric wryly noted, that was a gross understatement.
Yet despite all of this, Eric noted of his father, “he has shown unwavering courage and determination, not only in public but in every private conversation with me and our family.”
Eric described his father’s first presidency – one that “restored hope and gave a voice to millions of Americans who had been ignored” and one that “restored the American dream.” He listed the many accomplishments of Trump’s presidency.
Eric noted that the “swamp” is terrified of Trump and has done everything to keep him away from the American people. “They have failed and they will not win,” he added.
As Eric noted of his father, “He is not a threat to democracy. He is a threat to those who despise our republic.”
Eric then addressed Americans from all walks of life, Americans who are struggling and discouraged. To each group, he apologized. “I’m sorry. It doesn’t have to be this way… Your government can do much better – and it will… I’m sorry. That man over there will fix it.”
Eric reiterated that Trump’s “retaliation” would be a success, predicting: “The swamp will be drained. America will be respected. Our cities will be safe. Our streets will be clean… The border will be secured again. We will have peace. We will have prosperity.”
Eric described his father as “a man who believed in the promise of America when others turned away. A man who survived a bullet that would wipe him from our future and our family,” adding, “I have never been prouder to be a Trump. I have never been prouder to stand by my father’s side.”
Eric became emotional as he described his family’s reaction to the attack.
.@EricTrump: Dad – five days ago – Lara, Luke, Carolina and I held our breath as we watched the blood stream down your face. By the grace of God, divine intervention and your guardian angels above – you survived. pic.twitter.com/OdrKkHLB0M
– Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) July 19, 2024
Dad, five days ago, Lara, Luke, Carolina and I held our breath as we watched the blood pour down your face. By God’s grace, divine intervention and your guardian angels up there, you survived. You are the greatest fighter I have ever seen. You are powerful, you are full of life… Your conviction to fight for what is right and against what is wrong is truly on a whole recent level. The whole world saw your strength when you stood up.
Finally, Eric let his father know how much he is loved and appreciated.
Hey @EricTrumpgreat speech! pic.twitter.com/YJQD1gXm7D
— Bruce Ballou 🇺🇸 (@_BruceBane) July 19, 2024
It is an honor to be your son. You are a true leader. You embody strength. Our country loves you. Our country appreciates you. Our country misses you. And on November 5th, our country will re-elect you as the 47th President of the United States of America.
