Donald Trump to deliver message of ‘strength’ in wake of near death experience

Republican Donald Trump signs the paperwork to officially accept his nomination to run for president for the party. (Evan Vucci)

A bandaged Donald Trump is set to deliver a message “of confidence, strength, and hope” at the Republican National Convention to accept his party’s presidential nomination, five days after surviving an assassination attempt.

In speech excerpts provided by his campaign, former US president Trump will promise to offer a softer and more personal message of unity following his brush with death