Among takeaways from last night of RNC2020: — President Trump holds speech on packed South Lawn despite coronavirus concerns. — Trump's criticisms of Joe Biden were biting and personal. — Ben Carson directly acknowledges shooting of Jacob Blake.
President Donald Trump speaks from the South Lawn of the White House on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Washington.
One thing has been clear: Trump believes the rhetoric of fear is far more powerful than words of hope. But he offered only a glimpse of what he hopes to do with another four years in the White House, focusing on an economic rebound from a deep, coronavirus-induced recession. “In a new term as President, we will again build the greatest economy in history — quickly returning to full employment, soaring incomes and record prosperity,” he said.
The GOP and Trump’s campaign transformed the White House grounds of the South Lawn into an outdoor convention hall, complete with a grand stage, massive Trump signs, rows of white chairs and a blur of American flags, notwithstanding the federal law that prohibits the use of taxpayer resources for partisan politics.
After nearly four years in office, Trump’s approach hasn’t changed. It’s still about the base and winning by division.While many of this week’s speakers used their time to make the case for Trump’s reelection, it was clear others were addressing a different audience: an audience of one.
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