From New York Times, I'm Michael Barbaro, and this is The Daily. From inside the Republican National Convention Hall, where Donald Trump has just accepted his party's nomination, and the balloons are falling all around us. Today, the week that was as the Republicans here unified around Trump, while Democrats moved closer and closer to replacing President Biden. It's Friday, July 19th. Delegates, guests, elected officials, and Republicans across the country, welcome to the 2024 Republican National Convention. On the first day of the Republican National Convention, the spotlight belonged not to Donald Trump, but to his new running mate. Are we ready?

Are we ready to nominate a vice president?

Whose identity Trump dramatically revealed at the very last him. I think that this is a fight between good and evil, and I think evil is going to lose. If he created this world and loves it so, why would he let the evil one win? We really need him. This country's a mess. You're a delegate from- Wisconsin. I don't want to go into death. Thank you. You're welcome. It's really from this moment on, with a triumphant Donald Trump now on site, that it becomes clear what a story this entire convention is trying to tell.The first part of that story is what we heard from that delegate on the floor, that saving Trump's life was God's plan. Let me start by giving thanks to God Almighty for protecting President Trump. That message was echoed by a series of speakers on stage. Two days ago, evil came for the man we admire and love so much. I thank God that his hand was on President Trump.The devil came to Pennsylvania holding a rifle But an American lion got back up on his feet, and he roared. God spared President Trump from that assassin because God is not finished with him yet.These speakers were explicit. God saved Trump so that Trump can save America. I don't believe in coincidences, but I do believe in God's plan. If you didn't believe in miracles before Saturday, you better be believing right now. Another part of the story, and this one required a big rewriting of history, is about who Trump really is.Now, that's the man I've gotten to know personally over the last few years. He is tough, and he is, but he cares about people.I can tell you that my personal experience with Donald Trump has shown me his heart. That he is a man of compassion. I'm speaking today to share the side of performer who's pro-abortion talking on Monday night. You had a union leader talking about the evils of corporate America. Then you had Nikki Haley and traditional Republicans. You had Tucker Carlson. This was a mishmash. You talk about big tent. This was the biggest tent you've ever seen in your life. There was no capacity. But they unified around this almost mythical figure of Donald Trump. That's a very powerful thing. The Democrats don't have that thing. They've got a fractured coalition. They've got people at war with each other. There's going to be resentment.There might be even more fighting if and when Biden drops out, and there's a debate over who should replace him.The way I look at it is all of the advantages in this race right now-Remain with Donald Trump.Yeah. Well, Jonathan, thank you very much.Thanks for having me.On Thursday night, the Times reported that several people close to President Biden believe he has begun to accept the idea that he may have to drop out of the race in the coming days. They emphasized that Biden has not made up his mind and could ultimately remain in the race. But one of them told the Times that, quote, Reality is setting in. We'll be right back. Here's what else you need to know today. On Thursday, amid new revelations about security lapses at the rally where President Trump was shot, the Republican speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, called on President Biden to fire the director of the Secret Service. Lawmakers were shocked to learn that Trump had taken the stage at Saturday's rally, even after police officers at the scene had identified the would-be assassin as a potentially dangerous person and passed that warning on to the Secret Service. In the end, it appears authorities lost track of the shooter until it was too late. A quick reminder to catch the latest episode of the interview right here tomorrow. David Markezi talks with NBA star Joel Embiid. If I was healthy in all this season, that would be a different conversation.Is the implication that you think you would be in the greatest player of all time conversation without the injury problems?I think so. I think I'm that talented. Today's episode was produced by Claire Tennisgetter, Carlos Prieto, Rob Zybko, and Alex Stern. It was edited by Rachel Quester. Contains original music by Marion Lozano, Dan Powell, and Pat McCusker, and was engineered by Alyssa Moxley. Our theme music is by Jim Brunberg and Van Lentfer of WNDYRLE. For The Daily. I'm Michael Barbar. See you on Monday.

him. I think that this is a fight between good and evil, and I think evil is going to lose. If he created this world and loves it so, why would he let the evil one win? We really need him. This country's a mess. You're a delegate from- Wisconsin. I don't want to go into death. Thank you. You're welcome. It's really from this moment on, with a triumphant Donald Trump now on site, that it becomes clear what a story this entire convention is trying to tell.

The first part of that story is what we heard from that delegate on the floor, that saving Trump's life was God's plan. Let me start by giving thanks to God Almighty for protecting President Trump. That message was echoed by a series of speakers on stage. Two days ago, evil came for the man we admire and love so much. I thank God that his hand was on President Trump.

The devil came to Pennsylvania holding a rifle But an American lion got back up on his feet, and he roared. God spared President Trump from that assassin because God is not finished with him yet.

These speakers were explicit. God saved Trump so that Trump can save America. I don't believe in coincidences, but I do believe in God's plan. If you didn't believe in miracles before Saturday, you better be believing right now. Another part of the story, and this one required a big rewriting of history, is about who Trump really is.

Now, that's the man I've gotten to know personally over the last few years. He is tough, and he is, but he cares about people.

I can tell you that my personal experience with Donald Trump has shown me his heart. That he is a man of compassion. I'm speaking today to share the side of performer who's pro-abortion talking on Monday night. You had a union leader talking about the evils of corporate America. Then you had Nikki Haley and traditional Republicans. You had Tucker Carlson. This was a mishmash. You talk about big tent. This was the biggest tent you've ever seen in your life. There was no capacity. But they unified around this almost mythical figure of Donald Trump. That's a very powerful thing. The Democrats don't have that thing. They've got a fractured coalition. They've got people at war with each other. There's going to be resentment.There might be even more fighting if and when Biden drops out, and there's a debate over who should replace him.The way I look at it is all of the advantages in this race right now-Remain with Donald Trump.Yeah. Well, Jonathan, thank you very much.Thanks for having me.On Thursday night, the Times reported that several people close to President Biden believe he has begun to accept the idea that he may have to drop out of the race in the coming days. They emphasized that Biden has not made up his mind and could ultimately remain in the race. But one of them told the Times that, quote, Reality is setting in. We'll be right back. Here's what else you need to know today. On Thursday, amid new revelations about security lapses at the rally where President Trump was shot, the Republican speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, called on President Biden to fire the director of the Secret Service. Lawmakers were shocked to learn that Trump had taken the stage at Saturday's rally, even after police officers at the scene had identified the would-be assassin as a potentially dangerous person and passed that warning on to the Secret Service. In the end, it appears authorities lost track of the shooter until it was too late. A quick reminder to catch the latest episode of the interview right here tomorrow. David Markezi talks with NBA star Joel Embiid. If I was healthy in all this season, that would be a different conversation.Is the implication that you think you would be in the greatest player of all time conversation without the injury problems?I think so. I think I'm that talented. Today's episode was produced by Claire Tennisgetter, Carlos Prieto, Rob Zybko, and Alex Stern. It was edited by Rachel Quester. Contains original music by Marion Lozano, Dan Powell, and Pat McCusker, and was engineered by Alyssa Moxley. Our theme music is by Jim Brunberg and Van Lentfer of WNDYRLE. For The Daily. I'm Michael Barbar. See you on Monday.

performer who's pro-abortion talking on Monday night. You had a union leader talking about the evils of corporate America. Then you had Nikki Haley and traditional Republicans. You had Tucker Carlson. This was a mishmash. You talk about big tent. This was the biggest tent you've ever seen in your life. There was no capacity. But they unified around this almost mythical figure of Donald Trump. That's a very powerful thing. The Democrats don't have that thing. They've got a fractured coalition. They've got people at war with each other. There's going to be resentment.

There might be even more fighting if and when Biden drops out, and there's a debate over who should replace him.

The way I look at it is all of the advantages in this race right now-Remain with Donald Trump.

Yeah. Well, Jonathan, thank you very much.

Thanks for having me.

On Thursday night, the Times reported that several people close to President Biden believe he has begun to accept the idea that he may have to drop out of the race in the coming days. They emphasized that Biden has not made up his mind and could ultimately remain in the race. But one of them told the Times that, quote, Reality is setting in. We'll be right back. Here's what else you need to know today. On Thursday, amid new revelations about security lapses at the rally where President Trump was shot, the Republican speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, called on President Biden to fire the director of the Secret Service. Lawmakers were shocked to learn that Trump had taken the stage at Saturday's rally, even after police officers at the scene had identified the would-be assassin as a potentially dangerous person and passed that warning on to the Secret Service. In the end, it appears authorities lost track of the shooter until it was too late. A quick reminder to catch the latest episode of the interview right here tomorrow. David Markezi talks with NBA star Joel Embiid. If I was healthy in all this season, that would be a different conversation.

Is the implication that you think you would be in the greatest player of all time conversation without the injury problems?

I think so. I think I'm that talented. Today's episode was produced by Claire Tennisgetter, Carlos Prieto, Rob Zybko, and Alex Stern. It was edited by Rachel Quester. Contains original music by Marion Lozano, Dan Powell, and Pat McCusker, and was engineered by Alyssa Moxley. Our theme music is by Jim Brunberg and Van Lentfer of WNDYRLE. For The Daily. I'm Michael Barbar. See you on Monday.