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Trump formally accepts Republican Party’s presidential renomination for Nov election

US President Donald Trump has formally accepted the Republican Party’s presidential renomination for the November election

US President Donald Trump (Photo Courtesy: IANS)
US President Donald Trump (Photo Courtesy: IANS) 

US President Donald Trump has formally accepted the Republican Party's presidential renomination for the November election.

Trump, 74, accepted the nomination on the last night of the Republican National Convention on Thursday from the White House South Lawn.

Published: 28 Aug 2020, 8:34 AM IST

"I stand before you tonight honoured by your support, proud of the extraordinary progress we have made together over the last four incredible years and brimming with confidence in the bright future we will build for America over the next four years," Trump walking to the podium alongside first lady Melania Trump.

Trump was introduced by his daughter Ivanka Trump.

Published: 28 Aug 2020, 8:34 AM IST

"Four years ago I told you I would fight alongside my father and four years later here I am," she said after touting her father's economic policies and COVID-19 measures.

"Dad, people attack you for being unconventional. But I love you for being real and I respect you for being effective," she continued later in her speech.

"Washington has not changed Donald Trump. Donald Trump has changed Washington," she said.

Published: 28 Aug 2020, 8:34 AM IST

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Published: 28 Aug 2020, 8:34 AM IST