Donald Trump warns US not to ‘demonise’ political dissent after attempt on his life

He began his speech by giving his account of the failed assassination in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives on third day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Donald Trump has told Americans to be wary of stifling political disagreement, only days after a 20-year-old gunman attempted to assassinate the US presidential hopeful at a campaign rally.

In his first public speech since the attempt on his life, Mr Trump told the crowds at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee that his campaign should focus on “the issues facing our country and how to make America successful, safe, free and great again.”