Acceptance Speech Notes

Jul 20, 2024

Acceptance Speech Notes

Introduction

  • Opening Thank Yous: Expressed gratitude to Dana, Kid Rock, and Lee.
  • Main Message: Confidence, strength, hope for an incredible victory and beginning of the greatest 4 years in history.

Key Themes

Unity and Healing

  • Importance of healing discord and division quickly.
  • Emphasis on being president for all of America, not just half.

Personal Incident

  • Gratitude for support after an assassination attempt.
  • Detailed narrative of the attempt: hit in the ear, bravery of the Secret Service, and crowd's unwavering support.
  • Emotional recount of the crowd's reaction and the moment he assured them he was okay.

Tribute to Victims and Supporters

  • Acknowledge Victims: Tribute to Corey Comparator, David Dutch, and James Copenhaver.
  • Fundraising Success: Mention of $6.3 million raised for families of the victims.
  • Moment of Silence for Corey Comparator.

Political Resolve and Mission

  • Determination: Resolve unbroken, purpose unchanged to deliver a government that serves Americans better.
  • Pledge: Commitment to never stop fighting for the American people.

Policy and Vision for America

Justice and Democracy

  • Call for Democrats to stop weaponizing the justice system.
  • Ruling from Federal Judge Eileen Cannon as a victory for him.
  • Restore unity and avoid criminalizing political dissent.

Family Acknowledgement and Thanks

  • Expressed gratitude to Melania and family members for their support and involvement.
  • Stories of friends and supporters, including Kid Rock, Lee Greenwood, and Hulk Hogan.

Future Vice President Announcement

  • Introduction of JD Vance as the next Vice President.
  • Praise for JD and his wife Usha's qualifications and commitment.

Policy Proposals

Economy and Energy

  • Promise to end inflation crisis, lower interest rates, reduce energy costs by drilling.
  • Plan to cut taxes further and pay off national debt.

Immigration and Border Security

  • Pledge to end illegal immigration crisis by finishing the wall and enforcing strict border policies.
  • Mention of past success with lowest illegal immigration rates.

International Relations

  • Commitment to end international crises and prevent wars, particularly citing Russia/Ukraine and Israel conflicts.

Importance of Upcoming Election

  • Emphasis on the importance of leadership for America's future.
  • Assurance of economic and border security policy implementations from day one.
  • Highlighting inflation and other crises under the current administration.

Vision of Greatness and Innovation

  • Goal to restore peace and harmony, make America energy dominant, and reduce national debt.
  • Plans to eliminate wasteful spending and focus on essential infrastructure projects.
  • Prospect of advancing American innovation in medicine and technology.

Personal Anecdotes and Audience Engagement

  • Stories about recent encounters with citizens, emphasizing grassroots input into policy (e.g., no tax on tips).
  • Continued fight for Social Security and Medicare against Democrat policies.

Conclusion

  • Emphasis on the resilience of the movement and commitment to American values and unity.
  • Reflection on America's heritage and greatness, with calls for unity and patriotism.
  • Final Pledge: Resolve to win, restore the Republic, and make America great again.