Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, both former rivals of Donald Trump, praised him and urged Republicans to back him at the Republican National Convention. Haley said Republicans should support Trump for "the sake of our nation" and stressed the need for unity against President Biden. DeSantis took a more combative tone, criticizing Biden's mental acuity and calling for Republicans to "send him back to the basement." He praised Trump for withstanding demonization and nearly being assassinated. Trump received standing ovations and will deliver a keynote address on Thursday to stress unity.
