Lee Greenwood Proudly Introduces Donald Trump At The RNC
on Jul 16, 2024
Donald Trump Appears At Republican National Convention Two Days After Assassination Attempt
On Saturday (July 13), Donald Trump was shot at while speaking at a campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. The former president Republican presidential candidate reached for his ear before ducking behind the podium with the Secret Service diving on top of him.
Trump rose to his feet after a few moments, with blood streaming down the side of his face. He raised his fist in the air and exclaimed, “Fight, fight, fight!” as the Secret Service safely led him into a nearby vehicle.
A former fire chief named Corey Comperatore (age 50) was killed in the shooting, and two other spectators were injured. A GoFundMe has been established for Comperatore’s daughter, Allyson, and his family.
The now-deceased shooter was later identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
Country Artists Address The Trump Rally Shooting
Many country music stars have addressed the Trump rally shooting in statements on social media. “‘Til You Can’t” singer Cody Johnson delivered one of the most passionate responses, calling the incident “absolutely disgusting” during his concert at the Windy City Smokeout in Chicago.
“The fact that any American citizen would think that what they did today would solve a problem in this country is absolutely disgusting,” Johnson said. “You want to solve a problem in this country, on Election Day go in there and vote for who you want … Because before most of you were born, an American soldier died for you to have the right to disagree with someone else.”
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“God Bless the U.S.A.” singer Lee Greenwood also addressed the shooting in a social media post. “PLEASE PRAY FOR HIM! God Bless The USA!” Greenwood captioned a photo of him and Trump together.
Greenwood and Trump have shared a close connection for years, and Greenwood performed “God Bless the U.S.A.” at Trump’s inauguration in 2017. Earlier this year, the men partnered to sell “God Bless the U.S.A.” Bibles.
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“God Bless The U.S.A.” Singer Lee Greenwood Introduces Trump At The RNC
Just two days after the shooting, Trump appeared at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Greenwood proudly introduced Trump before he made his entrance
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Greenwood said:
“Hello, RNC! Is there any doubt who’s going to be the next President of the United States? Prayer works! This nation [is] based on faith, prayer works. Because He was sure as Donald Trump turned his head just slightly, that the bullet missed him just enough to save his life to be the next President of the United States. We have believed for so long that God will make some changes in this country. And he’s about to make a change in the current administration and send them home.”
Greenwood continued:
“Tonight we make the decision on what’s right for America. More prosperity, less gas prices, less food prices, help for our veterans. And God bless our military wherever they are in this United States…”
Then, Trump entered the venue, with a bandage over his injured ear. The crowd cheered as Trump waved and smiled, all while Greenwood passionately sang “God Bless the U.S.A.” Trump appeared emotional as he joined his family and his newly announced pick for Vice President, J.D. Vance.
After singing the first verse of his song, Greenwood said:
“We are here tonight for one purpose. To elect Donald J. Trump as president of the United States. He is here tonight to show his courage, his defiance against somebody who tried to kill him. You will not take this man down. He has the courage, the strength, and he will be the next president of the United States.“
Trump and the audience gave Greenwood a warm round of applause at the end of “God Bless the U.S.A.,” and Trump even offered a salute. You can watch the full video of Greenwood’s performance and Trump’s introduction below.
