Wisconsin [US], July 16 (HBTV): Former US President Donald Trump arrived at the Republican National Convention on Monday (local time), making his first public appearance after he survived the assassination attempt on Saturday. 

Wearing a white bandage on his right ear, the former US President waved at supporters and received a standing ovation from the audience. He made no remarks during the convention and stood alongside his newly announced running mate, Senator JD Vance.

He applauded the officials and guests as they addressed the convention. During the convention, he sat next to JD Vance. During the convention, Trump's supporters carried posters that read, "Make America Wealthy Again." Trump is scheduled to formally accept his party's nomination as a presidential candidate to challenge US President Joe Biden in the elections scheduled for November 5.

Trump was on stage at a campaign rally on Saturday when gunshots rang out and Secret Service agents stormed the stage. Hours after the shooting, Trump said that the bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear. One of the rally attendees was killed, while two more were critically injured in the shooting.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) identified the gunman as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, with the case continuing to be under investigation. 

Speaking to ABC News, Donald Trump said the assassination attempt at his campaign rally on Saturday had "impact." 

Asked whether the close call to the bullet striking his head "changed him," the former US President responded, "I don't like to think about that, but, yes, I think has an impact."  

Trump said his ear is doing fine and that he hopes the bandage will be off by the time he addresses the Republican National Convention on Thursday, according to an ABC News report. 

(ANI)