Staff Reports
The stars were aligning in Milwaukee as the second full day of the Republican National Convention unfolded, and even Donald Trump’s fiercest primary competitors couldn’t help but line up in support of the man shaking up America. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, who once butted heads with Trump, took the stage to solidify their backing for the former president.
The former South Carolina governor, Nikki Haley, may have had a rocky road with Trump during the primaries, but she’s now backpedalled faster than a liberal encountering basic economic principles. Addressing the convention, Haley made it crystal clear that Trump has her unwavering support. She emphasized that agreeing with Trump 100% of the time isn’t a prerequisite to voting for him— a smart move, considering how much common sense is abandoned in opposing the man. The crowd ate it up, giving Haley thunderous applause as if she had just reminded them socialism is still a very bad idea.
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Haley also took a swing at Biden’s competency, prodding at concerns that the man with visibly declining faculties might not be up for another four years in the Oval Office. She passionately urged delegates to support Trump and snuffed out any whispers of Republican infighting by emphasizing the need to come together, especially after the recent attempt on Trump’s life.
Not missing a beat, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis carried the torch, urging all Republicans to evict Joe Biden from his Delaware basement and reinstall Trump in the White House. DeSantis, who once posed the most significant threat to Trump’s nomination, has now joined the chorus in slamming Biden’s age and mental clarity. He humorously compared Biden’s presidency to a never-ending “Weekend at Bernie’s”—a mockery fitting for an administration that still can’t find the border.
Moving past historical grudges, DeSantis reminded everyone that the primaries are a brawl, and it’s time to pack up the boxing gloves and unite behind Trump. The Florida governor, who stumbled out of the primary as gracefully as one could expect amid media bias and leftist smears, delivered a rousing call to action: let’s make Donald Trump the 45th and 47th president of the United States.
Lara Trump took the stage, not to be outdone by her GOP comrades, and reflected on the recent assassination attempt on Trump’s life, bringing gravity to the evening’s message. She relayed the Trump family's harrowing ordeal but highlighted their unity and resilience. With her speech adjusted to reflect current events, she championed Trump’s achievements, painting him as a dedicated leader and family man who isn’t just fighting for himself but for the very soul of America.
The evening was punctuated by a show of unity among GOP congressional leaders who aren’t just ready to reclaim the White House but appear to have their eyes on the trifecta—White House, Senate, and House. Representative Steve Scalise compared the recent madness in Washington to New Orleans, a humorous way to emphasize the sheer absurdity of Democratic mismanagement. Other leaders emphasized their plans to tackle Biden-induced financial hardships and to end the parade of illegal immigration.
Underscoring the evening’s theme, Senate hopefuls like Bernie Moreno and Dave McCormick took their turn criticizing Biden’s border policies and the Democrat Senate’s prioritization of illegal migrants over American citizens. They revved up the crowd by reinforcing the dire need to abolish Biden’s feckless approach to immigration policy and send Kamala Harris back to the failing state of California.
In Milwaukee, it’s clear: the Republican Party isn’t just talking about making America safe again; they’re planning to deliver—Trump style.
