Scenes From Donald Trump’s Republican Revival

Democrats’ Revolt • Rise of Christian Nationalism • So Much for “Unity” [View in your browser]( | [Update your preferences](newsletter=vf) [Vanity Fair Hive logo image]( Scenes From Donald Trump’s Republican Revival Good Saturday morning! Two massive political stories collided this past week: A former president, just days after an assassination attempt, accepted his party’s nomination, while the current president faced increasing calls to exit the race ahead of his party’s convention next month. Eric Lutz [reported]( [all]( [week]( from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, including [witnessing]( Donald Trump’s whiplash-inducing speech, where he made “a rare call for unity” before “returning to some of the more standard ‘American Carnage’ fare that gets standing ovations among his ecstatic base.” Plus, photographer Bruce Gilden [captured]( the MAGA stars and giddy attendees soaking up the spectacle. Meanwhile, Chris Smith [reported]( how the Democrats’ deep concerns about Joe Biden staying on the ticket may finally be piercing the bubble around the president; Brian Stelter [spoke]( to experts Katherine Stewart and Samuel Perry about the rise of Christian nationalism on Inside the Hive; and Molly Jong-Fast [reminded]( us that “no one knows how the election will play out.” Good advice as we carry on to November, with the chaos consuming the Democratic Party likely to lead to plenty of twists and turns in the days, weeks, and months to come. —Michael Calderone, editor [Image may contain: Clothing, Hat, Accessories, Formal Wear, Tie, Jewelry, Necklace, Adult, Person, Photography, and People]( [Scenes From Donald Trump’s Republican Revival]( By [Michael Calderone]( [At the 2024 Republican National Convention, photographer Bruce Gilden captures the party faithful lionizing the former—and, they hope, future—president.]( [Read more button](   [Donald Trump’s GOP Acceptance Speech Gives America Whiplash]( By [Eric Lutz]( [The former president, subdued in recounting last week’s assassination attempt, went right back to dishing out MAGA red meat. Despite talk of “unity” at the Republican National Convention, underneath was the same old right-wing agenda.]( [Read more button](   [The Democrats’ Revolt May Have Finally Pierced Joe Biden’s Defenses]( By [Chris Smith]( [The negative numbers, on top of the latest push by Nancy Pelosi, are becoming harder for the president to bat away. “It’s all devastating,” one Bidenworld insider says.]( [Read more button](   [Why the Christian Right Believes Donald Trump Is “Anointed by God”]( By [Brian Stelter]( [Author Katherine Stewart and sociologist Samuel Perry explain how the attempt on the former president’s life has only solidified his messiah-like mythos—and how Trump has turned Christian nationalists into his own electoral army.]( [Read more button](   [Image may contain: Tie, Accessories, Accessory, Electrical Device, Microphone, Human, Person, Suit, Coat, and Clothing]( [No One Knows How the Election Will Play Out]( By [Molly Jong-Fast]( [The failed assassination of Donald Trump has led pundits to predict his electoral victory. But if this horrific event has revealed anything, it’s that nothing about this cycle is predictable.]( [Read more button](   Get on the list Subscribe to our Hollywood newsletter for your essential industry and awards-season news, every day. [Sign Up Now](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn](   This e-mail was sent to you by The Hive. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( Sent from Condé Nast, 1 World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007 Copyright © 2024 Condé Nast