July 18, 2024
Trump’s ‘imperial presidency’ looms as he completes takeover of Republican party
MILWAUKEE: Five days after the assassination he got away, Donald Trump will accept his presidential nomination Thursday before an adoring crowd of supporters, the final act in turning the Republican Party into the party of Trump. His brush with death fueled growing quasi-religious fervor among the party faithful, elevating him from a political leader to a man they believe is protected by God. “Trump, Trump, Trump” attendees roared at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee as he appeared each night this week, his right ear taped, to listen to speaker after speaker revere him and address the hand of God


