GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) held their first joint campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on July 20, promising to bolster automobile manufacturing and other industries that are important in this battleground state.
The Trump–Vance rally debut occurred two days after the Republican Party formally designated the pair as nominees for president and vice president.
The Grand Rapids rally also was held a week after the former president survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania campaign event.
Former President Donald Trump began his remarks at the Michigan rally by extending “a very special thanks to Americans nationwide, including all of you here today, for your extraordinary outpouring of love and support.”…