MILWAUKEE — Donald Trump made his first public appearance since an attempted assassination with a white bandage covering his ear and roaring cheers of “We love Trump” from the crowd at the Republican National Convention Monday night.

The former president arrived in the last hour of speeches from party faithful on the first day of the convention in Milwaukee. He raised his fist to the air as a live rendition of “God Bless the USA” played and resounding applause filled the room.