Trump mocks Democrats at first rally since surviving assassination attempt

The Republican presidential nominee had promised “unity” for the United States in the wake of his shooting in Pennsylvania last Saturday, which shocked the country and triggered a surge in support for Trump in opinion polls. Mr Trump had this week urged his supporters to dial down their rhetoric to focus on national consensus amid a divisive US election race. But at a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Saturday night, Trump returned to his usual combative style – and at times dark tone – as he railed against the “radical Left Democrats”, accused his opponents of “rigging” the election and calling Mr Biden “crooked”. He also goaded Nancy Pelosi over reports that she has advised Mr Biden to quit the election race, accusing her of turning on the president “like a dog”. Read more here: #trump #democrats #pelosi