 Former President Trump and his bandaged ear welcomed at the Republican National Convention by thousands of supporters. Less than two days after he was nearly assassinated, he officially became the 2024 Republican nominee and announced Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate. He just said, look, I think I'm going to go save this country. I think you're the guy who could help me in the best way. You can help me govern. You can help me win.