Former President Donald Trump held his first outdoor rally in Asheboro, North Carolina, since surviving an assassination attempt last month, aiming to regain political ground.

As he campaigns in key battleground states, Trump contrasts his events with the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Kamala Harris has been gaining significant popularity.

Harris, officially nominated by the Democratic Party, has been attracting crowds of over 10,000 people, prompting Trump to intensify his campaign efforts.

During the rally, Trump humorously acknowledged his advisors' suggestions to focus on policy rather than personal attacks, yet he delivered a speech filled with insults directed at his opponents.

He criticized both Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden, claiming their leadership has brought the world to the brink of World War III.

Despite Secret Service recommendations to avoid outdoor events following a shooting incident, Trump has conducted numerous indoor meetings but returned to outdoor rallies.

His speech was delivered behind a bulletproof glass barrier due to security concerns stemming from the previous attack.

During the rally, Trump paused his speech to assist a woman experiencing heat-related issues, showing a moment of compassion amid the political fervor.

He reiterated his false claims regarding the 2020 election being stolen, suggesting that Democrats were attempting a 'vicious, violent overthrow' of President Biden.

Trump also repeated his unfounded assertions that NATO countries have not met their defense spending obligations, despite the legal complexities surrounding these commitments.

In a controversial statement, he claimed that Russia's invasion of Ukraine would not have happened if he were still in office, citing support from Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán.

Overall, Trump's speech focused on national security, incorporating familiar MAGA talking points while criticizing the Democratic administration's handling of global conflicts.