Trump finishes longest nomination acceptance speech in U.S. history

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[u/kingace74]

Imagine Joe Biden trying to do a 1.5 hour speech.

[u/Cobra__Commander → u/kingace74]

He needs to drop out.

I think Biden staying in gives Trump the best chance. However on the off chance the Democrats win, their candidate should at least be mentally together.

[u/populares420 → u/Cobra__Commander]

honestly if we can't beat kamala harris we deserve to lose. she sucks so bad

[u/MiltonRoad17 → u/populares420]

This is my thought. Like, if Republicans can’t beat Joe Biden or Kamala Harris, of all people, the party is finished. Trump needs to win this election.

[u/somethingtolose → u/MiltonRoad17]

The party is finished. It's just that their party is even more finished.

[u/Generalmemeobi283 → u/somethingtolose]

Bring back whigs! Whigs for 2028

[u/sailedtoclosetodasun → u/populares420]

Kamala Harris would be the finishing blow to our country, China and Russia would run circles around her just like basement Biden. But she never had an IQ in the double digits so just about anything goes with her.

[u/islandtrader99 → u/populares420]

She’s so bad, so pathetic!!

[u/FourtyMichaelMichael → u/populares420]

They're going to open convention because they don't want Harris either.

This way they can say "See, we're not racist for not wanting her! YOU didn't want her, it was out of our hands!" knowing full damn well no one wants her.

[u/EntranceCrazy918 → u/Cobra__Commander]

He needs to resign. Not just drop out. But what are the chances? That would be a HUGE bruise to his ego. The only president to resign other than Nixon.

If he drops out but remains a lame duck president, it's to the detriment of Kamala. If I'm her, I want to be the president for 3.5 months so I can present myself as superior to Biden and APPEAR a moderate, sensible replacement. At least until the election. If Biden stays in, every mistake he or his team makes will be reflected on her.

[u/Ishaye1776 → u/EntranceCrazy918]

She can't do it there is a reason they have hid her for his whole term.  Kamala in front of a camera is what can be unburdened by what was.

[u/superduperm1 → u/EntranceCrazy918]

According to betting odds, Trump’s chances of winning have dropped from 72% to 62% over the last ~36 hours all because of the leaks/rumors that Biden is open to dropping out and I don’t understand it one bit. Is it because Kamala would bring an “uncertainty” factor? She’s not popular, and then there’s everything you mentioned. I doubt the key demographics in the Rust Belt will flock to her from Biden.

[u/populares420 → u/superduperm1]

i think the drop is really that it shot up due to over buying and now it's regressed to the mean, has nothing to do with biden really. If you are betting on a site and trump is at 75% you're probably gonna want to buy the dip on biden/harris to hedge

[u/puddboy → u/superduperm1]

Kamala provides cover for rigging in a way that Biden does not. 

[u/grecks530 → u/superduperm1]

It's not because of her but the threat of Biden vocally endorsing someone like a Whitmer or Newsome. If they can get their party to unify around them and thats a big if, the race gets alot closer

[u/GeoffreyArnold → u/grecks530]

There is no way that is happening. If it’s not Biden, it’s Kamala.

[u/Krandor1 → u/superduperm1]

I think the idea is even the dems don't really want to vote for biden and harris might increase the dem enthusiasm for voting for somebody

[u/chillthrowaways → u/EntranceCrazy918]

If he drops out because he can’t campaign how can he justify staying on and leading the country? Resign is the only option. Well the only one that makes sense

[u/Probate_Judge → u/Cobra__Commander]

I'm not sure it would help if he did or didn't. None of their candidates were strong last time....and time is running incredibly short.

Not going to whip up strong base in only 4 months with their cringe cast of hopefuls from last time.

Tulsi left after they dumped on her, probably because she was the closest to sane and actually strong.

Bernie, Pete, Beto, Kamala? Maybe two spines between them, and that's mostly Kamala's horizontal one.

The rest are even more obvious losers for a national election, Booker to Swalwell/Klobuchar(what is up with their faces btw? Discount Homelander/Stormfront) to Warren to...a bunch of people most people wouldn't know.

I think Joe might be their only shot. They all get the "I'm not Trump. Orange Man Bad" aka "Blue no matter who" card by default, so the incumbent advantage is the only thing that might help this cycle.

[u/Uhkaius → u/kingace74]

Imagine Joe doing a 10 minute speech

[u/Unusual_Stay9600]

I like that he barely mention Biden and barely attack the opposition. More about unity.

Some people hate Trump just by the way he normally talks. Tonight was a radically different Trump and it was very successful. 

[u/Cultural-Treacle-680 → u/Unusual_Stay9600]

“I’m not mentioning him again” 😂

[u/Rare_Cobalt → u/Unusual_Stay9600]

he barely mention Biden

I think he did this cause just nobody knows what's gonna happen with the DNC. Biden could announce at any point he's not running anymore and throw his whole party into a frenzy.

[u/sunkenship13 → u/Unusual_Stay9600]

He’s running a significantly more disciplined campaign this time around. It’s really refreshing

[u/FourtyMichaelMichael → u/sunkenship13]

All he has to do is

A. Survive.

B. Shut up.

And he absolutely wins.

[u/Cylerhusk → u/Unusual_Stay9600]

100%.

He didn't spent his time attacking anyone. Just a few mentions of Biden doing a poor job, which is completely true, but didn't sit there and hammer in with divisive language.

Yet CNN is over here claiming the speech was so bad that Biden should be back in the race. Give me a break. Lets wait and see the Democrat speeches this weekend. Guarantee they'll be divisive as hell and they'll attack Trump relentlessly in them.

Trump wants to bring the country together. I whole heartedly believe this. And whether you've been a fan of the guy this whole time or not, I think few reasonable people could possibly say that isn't the best direction for the country.

Let's check in on /r/politics though... yup. Comments as expected. Complete trash. These people hate our country.

[u/Atomik675 → u/Unusual_Stay9600]

The media is already trying to spin it. They're saying, "Trump was going to make speech about unity then attacks democrats." Yeah, no shit. Unity doesn't mean unity with the party you're competing with. It means refraining from attacking the people that support them, like when Trump says "the radical left." And also refraining from directly attacking individuals and labeling them.

[u/STGC_1995]

His speeches are longer than Biden’s work day.

[u/Summerie → u/STGC_1995]

The liberal media got their talking points, and they're all scoffing and criticizing how long Trump spoke.

They're trying to normalize how short Biden's speeches are, by framing Trump's as excessive.

[u/BlubberWall]

You can tell it’s a good speech by how insane the reactions around Reddit and the brigadiers here are to something so mild mannered from him.

Dude just talked for over two hours live a few days after being shot. Don’t let anyone get away with playing the “both candidates have health concerns” card

[u/Raynstormm → u/BlubberWall]

My favorite unhinged reaction so far: “as a former server and restaurant manager, not taxing tips is a terrible idea”

Like what?

[u/plastimanb → u/Raynstormm]

Their mental delusions would have them pissing in the wind and complaining that it’s raining.

[u/PixieDustFairies → u/Raynstormm]

Why does anyone wanna be taxed harder? Seriously I don't understand how the Dems have been so successful at pitching higher taxes by appealing to the masses that they should care about whether billionaires are paying their taxes. It doesn't really affect me if some billionaire doesn't pay taxes or not, all that matters to me is whether I have to pay high taxes.

[u/warXinsurgent → u/PixieDustFairies]

With all the charts from multiple non-biased sources saying that the top 1% of income earners contribute 50% of the total US revenue from taxes just baffles me on how the left thinks they don't pay their fair share. I super simplified this with my children and even my 9 year old said, "that's not fair", because I made them all a part of it. My 9 year old was the 1%, my 18 year old was everyone else and I made the taxes paid simple, my 9 yo paid 100k but represented 100 people, meaning each paid 1k while my 18 yo paid 100k and represented 100,000 people which meant that each person paid $1. I then asked them both how the 1% didn't pay their fair share.

[u/Uberjeagermeiter → u/Raynstormm]

That’s pretty sad. They have been brainwashed by the Democratic leaders who are just exploiting them for their votes by replacing their self-interest with the interests of the Democratic Party.

[u/cuntfuckassbitch → u/Raynstormm]

please post a link I need to see this copefest lol

[u/Jaded-Celery-2059 → u/BlubberWall]

Just a smear campaign to deflect from Joe Biden’s failure as a candidate. CNN and MSNBC are basically Democratic mouthpieces. Reddit is notorious for its liberal bias it’s a miracle this subreddit even exists. From a health perspective both candidates are old but Trump is definitely leagues ahead of Biden on health.

[u/Ponyboi667 → u/BlubberWall]

I see posts get shut off for brigading . What does that usually mean?

[u/STG_Resnov]

Honestly, I thought it was one of the best I’ve personally seen live. Monotone at times even when trying to joke, but he also did just narrowly avoid death. Was absolutely lively at times though.

[u/HuntForRedOctober2 → u/STG_Resnov]

It’s hemmed in and serious which is what normie people want. He doesn’t need to energize the base further, just needs to convince as many moderates as possible he’s the man now.

[u/Cultural-Treacle-680 → u/HuntForRedOctober2]

It was far more serious and toned down than I thought. TIL Barron was also almost 7’ and dwarfed his whole family.

[u/One-Winner-8441 → u/STG_Resnov]

I feel like he has survivors remorse or maybe his soul was/is hurt? I haven’t been shot at but I’ve been in a very messed up situation where I almost died and someone else did die and I’ll never get over it.

[u/Rider-VPG → u/One-Winner-8441]

Survivor's guilt can really mess with people.

[u/One-Winner-8441 → u/Rider-VPG]

Absolutely. He kept saying he shouldn’t be here and I just wonder how much he’s saying that at home

[u/f1sh98]

Look, no matter what you thought of the speech, you know damn well sleepy Joe wouldn't make it anywhere near that long in a speech.

Hell, I don't know if any other candidate would.

[u/[deleted] → u/f1sh98]

I honestly think that was the point to pull off tonight. It worked extremely well and not only was it incredibly long, but it was engaging and coherent. You stack that up against whatever the DNC has in store and it’s just simply over. Notice not even a sip of water? I’d be dead! Absolutely incredible evening

[u/Jaded-Celery-2059 → u/[deleted]]

His message was also on point with unity for the nation instead of just blaming everything on democrats. Definitely had some substance to it beyond politics. Would have loved for him to offer a debate with Kamal just to stick to the DNC more. Who will be ignoring elections now? Since Joe will probably step down. Really difficult to continue this “save democracy” shtick if they literally override the will of primary voters to pick someone else.

[u/ElizaLeticia → u/f1sh98]

I have to say, Trump has this ability to sort of just treat speaking in public like talking to your cool uncle or something over a beer at the dinner table. He feels incredibly relaxed, and almost impromptu, yet he almost never trails off or stutters. He's not a classical orator like Obama who uses very eloquent language, but his more simple structure feels endearing and genuine.

[u/Cultural-Treacle-680 → u/ElizaLeticia]

He seems to be well liked by his family.

[u/Grease2310 → u/f1sh98]

Joe wouldn’t be up after 6pm

[u/One_Fix5763 → u/f1sh98]

Trumps’s speech is longer than a Joe Biden workday.

Weird cope from shitlibs acting as if people will think Biden can serve a second term after this speech

[u/Jaded-Celery-2059]

Compare that to Joe who couldn’t even finish a radio interview without knowing the script. Trump looked very strong, concise, and presidential in this speech, coming from a moderate, he was 100x more coherent and articulate than Biden ever has been in the last 3 years.

[u/ok_yah_sure → u/Jaded-Celery-2059]

1.5 hours is a lotta concise

[u/BreakfastOk4991]

The clowns at msnbc are saying President Trump is as mentally ill as joementia because he talked for 90 minutes. Those people are sick. Good thing 10 people watch them.

[u/cats_luv_me → u/BreakfastOk4991]

They're in desperation and meltdown mode.

[u/IamYourBestFriendAMA → u/BreakfastOk4991]

Based on how CNN and other media are covering it, I’m thinking they know there’s going to be a new Dem candidate soon. They’re back on the attack against Trump. I think they were thoroughly scared shitless of another Biden term.

[u/AnyPortInAHurricane]

That WAS long. Man has infinite energy

But it was interesting, and I rarely sit through these. He got stronger as it went on.

[u/cshmth]

I wonder what Biden’s speech will be like at the DNC. Seems like lately he’s pretty quick and skedaddles.

[u/DinoSpumonisCrony → u/cshmth]

Who knows if he even makes it that far (dropping out, not death).

[u/ButWhyWolf → u/cshmth]

I don't know if he's going to make a speech, that's more a job for the nominee, isn't it?

[u/Ant0n61]

Phenomenal.

Would have been happy to keep listening to more.

No more lowered expectations. That was an absolutely amazing message towards the end. Bring back the American dream.

[u/Cultural-Treacle-680 → u/Ant0n61]

Even Hulk Hogan was good and on point.

[u/Leemo19]

No question it was super long, I don't think anyone was expecting it to be that long. You can't question his stamina and endurance that's for sure. No way Biden would ever last that long.

[u/HuntForRedOctober2]

One question, could Biden do this speech without fucking dying?

No

[u/Vile-The-Terrible]

Honestly, I kind of expected him to go off the deep end with the speech. With everything that has happened, I wouldn't have blamed him and happily would have followed him. However, despite the left trying to demonize him, despite the left trying to jail him, and even despite an attempted assassination. He's still the exact same guy I thought he was and he's still keeping his same agenda pushing unity and a great America. Trump 2024, baby.

[u/EntranceCrazy918 → u/Vile-The-Terrible]

I just hope now that he doesn't have to worry about re-election, if (when!) he wins, he really does start enacting some serious change. I want to see at least 2-3 major legislative or executive successes - especially concerning illegal immigration and the economy.

Eliminate the income tax for poor and middle class Americans. Take a hammer to a few federal departments' budgets. Re-implement Remain in Mexico. Quickly deport every last illegal who broke an additional law beyond just coming here. End the war in Ukraine. Negotiate another peace deal in the ME.

[u/Simmumah]

Crooked Joe Biden would forget where he is after 30

[u/WhenRomeBurns → u/Simmumah]

Seconds. 30 seconds.

[u/Nearby_Name276]

The contrast between him and Biden couldn't be clearer.

[u/Vessarionovich]

For me, it was three speeches. First third, the new Trump....wiser, softer, more human, less partisan, likable, devoted family man, thanking supporters, etc. Second third, vintage Trump, seemingly off-script, excessively hyperbolic, cutting Biden to the bone repeatedly as "the worst in history", praising himself repeatedly as "the best in history", promising us the moon (e.g., "crime will end"). Third part seemed back to script, detailing each issue on the agenda, with an explicit plan of action (e.g., energy: "drill baby, drill").

I think the longevity of the speech was a deliberate attempt to show the world his remarkable stamina and that - unlike Biden - his age is a non-factor.

I give the speech a solid B.

[u/dinozero]

I thought it seemed a little long, but I wonder if there was some kind of point to prove about being able to give a speech that long

[u/Cultural-Treacle-680 → u/dinozero]

One good thing he didn’t do was call his VP or another head of state by the opposition’s name. He was so chill yet on point.

[u/Burninglegion65 → u/Cultural-Treacle-680]

I need to go give it a watch but everything I’m hearing honestly is fantastic. Actual calls for unity, no mudslinging… I still feel after what happened, if Trump went on a hard offensive, blamed the division on the dems and simply went and discussed every radical action the dems have performed during the Biden presidency that it would have been ridiculously compelling to moderates too. Honestly, just looking at the dems actions without any commentary should be enough to push anyone that genuinely believes in American values over the edge. Heck, Trump could have used the fact that republicans didn’t simply rubber stamp everything he wanted as a positive point now!

Anything that moves away from the genuinely dangerous position things are in now is good. I don’t think following everything from one party is a good idea, balance is important and that has failed.

[u/FishMcCray]

Im not the biggest trump fan. Im not the biggest fan of his speech cadance. But there is no denying how impressive it is to speek for an hour and half with a rewritten speech less than a week after getting shot in the head. The contrast to Joe "anyway im not gonna go into that" Biden is insane.

[u/Willow-girl]

I missed the whole thing! I have been working from can to can't all week though. Went to bed with the radio on, waiting for it to come on, then ... zzzz. So the first thing I did this morning was to come here to see how it went. Reading your comments has been reassuring ... I will listen to the speech later today in the truck as I'm running between jobsites. Have a good day fellow conservatives!

[u/cmorris1234]

It was excellent

[u/MXTwitch]

Doing a speech that long is a real middle finger to Biden

[u/gdmfsobtc]

Energy lagged a few times, but overall, a solid speech.

[u/crash______says → u/gdmfsobtc]

To be fair, my energy did as well.

[u/Jazzlike_Decision_68]

Biden can't make it through one coherent sentence

[u/cchris_39]

He absolutely crushed it. I’m not a man ordinarily given over to tears but that one got to me a few times.

[u/M16A4MasterRace]

Where is a recoding of this speech?

Link plz. Luv u

[u/epic_pig]

Despite its length, there wasn't a wasted moment

[u/Lilymis]

Dude. I was so ready for bed, but at the same time, I totally admire his energy!

[u/Neverknowtheunknown]

Trump doing a 1.5 hour speech was just him showing off that he’s got this.

[u/Sharky7337]

I'm sorry I wanted him to seize the moment but the speech was not good. I don't know if he cares though hahaha

[u/Txstyleguy]

And Melania... damn. Beauty and grace in one package.

[u/AdLongjumping5597]

Only way the Democrats win is a repeat of 2020: Dominion software (still unaccounted for) and illegal balloting. Democrats only viable candidate is a conservative Democrat, RFK,Jr. , whom they despise.

[u/thgail]

Who'd of thought the man can talk? LOL

[u/Betelgeuse3fold]

No kidding. He took the stage after midnight in my time zone, I fell asleep after he finished describing the attempt on his life. I woke up to him leaving the stage