 But the former president chose freshman Senator J.D. Vance instead. Former President Trump smiled as his former rivals gave warm praise about his campaign and policies. More from NPR's Sarah McCammon. Trump made his second appearance at the convention to loud applause. Members of the crowd here on the floor were pressing forward, straining to see him and take pictures as he greeted the crowd. He once again had a bandage on his ear as a result of the