Former President Donald Trump made an emotional return in front of the public just two days after an attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania.

Trump made his first public appearance since surviving an assassination attempt over the weekend at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, first appearing on the big screen walking down the tunnel to take his seat at the event.

Audience members let out loud cheers as Trump, who sported a bandage on the injured ear that was grazed by a bullet Saturday, made his way to his seat.

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The former president finally entered the arena to Lee Greenwood’s famous song, “God Bless the USA,” receiving a thunderous ovation from those in attendance.

Trump then took his seat to listen to remarks made by various “everyday Americans,” at times appearing emotional as supporters of the former president outlined why Americans should send him back to the White House in 2025.

Despite the near fatal shooting Saturday, Trump had insisted that the convention go on as scheduled, arriving in Milwaukee Sunday night and making his first public appearance just over two days after the attempt on his life.

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump raises his fist during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024.  (REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz)

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Trump officially secured the Republican nomination Monday during the event, with former president’s son and Florida Delegation Chair Eric Trump pledging the delegates that put the former president over the top.

The former president also made his highly anticipated decision on a running mate, tapping Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his vice presidential pick.

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance react during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024.  (REUTERS/Mike Segar)

Trump is expected to cap off the convention by speaking Thursday evening, giving a speech that is expected to feature a new emphasis on unity in the wake of the deadly Pennsylvania shooting.

Former President Trump arrived unannounced at the Republican National Convention on Monday, igniting the crowd during his first public appearance since a gunman tried to assassinate him during a Saturday night rally.

“We want Trump,” the delegates chanted, leaping to their feet, as video of Trump entering the arena aired overhead and Lee Greenwood sang his anthem, “God Bless the U.S.A.”

Trump, a white bandage on his right ear, walked into the arena saying “Thank you” and raised his fist near talk show host Tucker Carlson before joining his family and clapping as he shook the hand of Sen. J.D. Vance, an Ohio Republican and his new running mate. The two men stood together as Greenwood sang and introduced him as “the next president.”

The crowd then chanted “USA” several times and then “Fight! Fight! Fight!” — the new rallying cry echoing Trump’s words after he was hit — while the former president stood and smiled.

“It’s just an electric moment,” said delegate Tim O’Reilly, chairman of the Los Angeles County Republican Party. “The fact that we almost saw him killed two days ago, but for a millimeter and the turn of his head. We’d be having a completely different convention. Instead we have a completely unified party. You can see that.”

Rachel Gunther, a delegate from Long Beach, called the moment “exhilarating.”

“Seeing him survive something like that you, it’s amazing,” said the 67–year-old retiree, adding that she believes the party was unified, “but this is taking it to the next level. He’s become like iconic legend status. That picture of him with his fist in the air, it’s very Iwo Jima.”

Nominees traditionally speak on the fourth and final night on the national nominating convention. Trump’s appearance on the first night was not unexpected, however, given the galvanizing effect of the assassination attempt on his supporters.

“On Saturday, the devil came to Pennsylvania holding a rifle, but an American lion got back up on his feet and he roared,” Sen. Tim Scott, a South Carolina Republican, said in an earlier floor speech Monday.

His ear was injured in the attack, which killed one person in the audience in addition to the gunman, and injured two others.

Most of the speakers mentioned the attack, which is likely to be a rallying cry throughout the four-day gathering.

“We all can agree, whether people like him or they don’t like him, in light of what happened to him on Saturday, he has proven to be one tough SOB,” said Sean O’Brien, the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the night’s closing speaker.

Trump’s appearance came on the convention’s first day, which was dominated by the selection of Vance as Trump’s running mate.

Trump called for unity after the attack, but speakers on the first night included North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who said at a church service in late June, “Some folks need killing.” Robinson did not make similar comments Monday, instead focusing on his life story and quest to become his state’s first Black governor in addition to attacks on President Biden’s policies.

Mehta reported from Milwaukee and Bierman from Washington.

The Republican Party is going all in on the “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement with the selection of their 2024 candidates — which is already being framed by Democrats as an “extremist” ticket.

After months of speculation, GOP presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump announced his pick to join him on the 2024 Republican ticket, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, a staunch supporter of the former president aligned with the MAGA wing of the GOP.

Democrats have attempted to smear Trump’s MAGA agenda as “extremist” over the years, a talking point that they are already using to describe the GOP pair after Trump revealed Vance will run with him on the ticket.

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“Trump has selected far-right MAGA extremist JD Vance as his running mate. Vance is a 2020 election denier, supports a national abortion ban, and voted against IVF access,” Biden-Harris HQ, the Democrat’s official 2024 campaign account, posted on X after the announcement.

“Here’s the deal about J.D. Vance. He talks a big game about working people. But now, he and Trump want to raise taxes on middle-class families while pushing more tax cuts for the rich,” President Joe Biden said in a post on X.

Former Rep. Tim Ryan, the Democrat Vance beat for the Ohio Senate seat in 2022, also attacked the vice presidential pick as “even more extreme than Trump.”

President Joe Biden speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at Sherman Middle School on July 05, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Scott Olson)

“At best, JD Vance is a phony and a fraud. At worst, he has extremely deranged views towards women. His political agenda is even more extreme than Trump and his history of dishonesty and opportunism means he cannot be trusted,” Ryan claimed in a post on X. 

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“I was hoping President Trump would have picked a VP that had a reputation of someone who consistently reached out to find common ground,” Ryan continued. “JD is the exact opposite of that. Democrats must act quickly to expose him.”

President Biden has insisted he has no intention of stepping aside.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The GOP, however, is rallying behind Trump and Vance with unified support for the 2024 ticket and implementing “America first” policies.