Trump’s survival will turbocharge the Republican convention
The former president’s narrow escape from death is giving new life to his campaign, and Joe Biden’s address calling for unity won’t fix the extreme division in America.
Donald Trump was always going to be feted as a conquering hero at the Republican National Convention this week. But his brush with an assassin’s bullet means the adulation and the self-righteous confidence of his supporters will be even more intense.
For Joe Biden, the attempt on Trump’s life – along with Trump’s immediate, defiant reaction – are yet more political hits that can only further destabilise a teetering re-election campaign.
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Jennifer Hewett is the national affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter. Email Jennifer at jennifer.hewett@afr.com
