July 18 2024
As Donald J. Trump takes the stage tonight to formally accept the Republican Party’s nomination for President of the United States of America, it is evident that he is the only man for this moment. Only President Trump has the will, the strength, and the expertise to right the wrongs inflicted upon America by the Biden administration and set this country back on a path to greatness.
In this defining hour, we stand at the crossroads of history. The stakes have never been higher, and the choice has never been clearer. Under Joe Biden, we’ve witnessed a relentless assault on our freedoms, our economy, and our American way of life. But today, on this final day of the Republican National Convention, a beacon of hope shines brighter than ever before.
As we look toward the future with renewed hope and determination, it’s crucial to remember the character and actions that define true leadership. President Trump’s commitment to the American people goes beyond policy and politics; it is rooted in compassion, decisive action, and an unwavering dedication to making a difference in the lives of individuals.
These stories illustrate the heart and humanity of the man who stands ready to lead our nation back to greatness:
- In 1980, then-Mayor Ed Koch closed New York City’s beloved Wollman Rink, a Central Park icon, due to failed reconstruction efforts that had spiraled over budget. By the summer of 1986, it seemed the rink might never reopen. Frustrated by the lack of progress, Donald Trump stepped in and promised Koch that if given the project, he’d have it open by Christmas. Utilizing his private sector construction expertise, Trump accomplished what government bureaucracy could not. On November 1, 1986, the Wollman Rink was reopened, saved by Trump’s determination and skill.
- In 1988, three-year-old Andrew Ten was suffering from a rare breathing illness and required special medical care available only in New York. Commercial airlines, however, refused to let Andrew travel from California due to his condition. When Andrew’s parents, Harold and Judy, reached out to Donald Trump for help, he did not hesitate: “Yes, I’ll send my plane out.” Harold told reporters that future-President Trump lived the Talmudic expression, “He who saves one person’s life is as if he saved the entire world.” Andrew’s grandmother, Feigy Ten, declared, “Donald Trump is a miracle, just a miracle.”
- In 2013, Darnell Barton, a bus driver from Buffalo, NY, was on his regular route when he saw a young woman standing on an overpass, staring down at the busy expressway below. Without a second thought, Barton stopped his bus, approached the distressed woman, and gently helped her back over the guard rail. He stayed with her, offering words of comfort and hope until first responders arrived. After saving her life, Barton quietly returned to driving his route, embodying true heroism. When Donald Trump heard of Barton's selfless act, he announced he would give him $10,000, saying, “He’s a special guy and he has to be rewarded for that.”
- In 2014, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi was released from a Mexican prison after enduring over two hundred days of abuse and torture. Despite pleas for help, then-President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden refused to intervene, leaving the family to spend tens of thousands on legal fees. Moved by their plight, Donald Trump donated $25,000 to the family, providing much-needed relief and support.