But while some pundits have argued his speech showed he is more subdued and humble in the wake of last week's failed assassination attempt against him, others aren't so sure he's changed at all.
And some political scientists and experts on authoritarianism warn Trump could become even more radical after his near-death experience.
We are one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all," Trump told the RNC crowd as he briefly read messages promoting unity from a teleprompter.
Not everyone is certain Trump will change much in the wake of his assassination attempt — for better or for worse.
If the assassination attempt does change Trump, the effects may not be immediately apparent — though they are worth being on the lookout for.
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