Donald Trump, somber and bandaged, has accepted his party’s presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention. His speech described in detail the assassination attempt that could have ended his life just five days earlier before laying out a sweeping populist agenda, particularly on immigration. The 78-year-old former president says: ““If I had not moved my head at that very last instant, the assassin’s bullet would have perfectly hit its mark. And I would not be here tonight.” Trump’s address, among the longest convention speeches in modern history, marked the climax and conclusion of a massive four-day Republican pep rally as voters weigh an election that currently features two deeply unpopular candidates. Trump concluded the speech by calling for unity for the whole country. "Just like our ancestors, we must now come together. Rise above past differences. Any disagreements have to be put aside and go forward, united as one people, one nation pledging allegiance to one great beautiful, I think it's so beautiful, American flag." He also said that he was "humbly" asking Americans for their vote.