Main highlights of Donald Trump’s 93-minute speech at the Republican National Convention | US News

Bandaged and sombre, Donald Trump embarked on a long speech in which he talked about his attempted assassination for the first time before laying out his sweeping populist agenda.

Speaking as the raucous four-day Republican National Convention drew to a close, the former president discussed a range of topics in front of a rapt audience.

It came as his rival President Biden faces mounting pressure to step aside amid concerns over his age.

Here are some of the key points from the Republican Party nominee’s speech.

Trump on the attempt on his life

“If I had not moved my head at that very last instant, the assassin’s bullet would have perfectly hit its mark,” Mr Trump said.

“And I would not be here tonight. We would not be together.”

He added: “There was blood pouring everywhere, and yet, in a certain way I felt very safe because I had God on my side.”

He said this was the first – and last – time he would discuss the matter because it is “too painful”.