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Former US President Donald Trump has arrived in Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention, just a day after surviving an assassination attempt. The convention is proceeding as planned despite the incident, and Trump stated on social media that he won’t let the attempt disrupt his schedule. The conference in Milwaukee is expected to host about 50,000 people, with a heightened focus on the safety and security of the event.
Trump in Milwaukee for Republican National Convention post Assassination Attempt
Former US President Donald Trump has landed in Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention, despite an assassination attempt. The Milwaukee conference proceeds as scheduled following a shooting at a Pennsylvania rally where Trump sustained an ear injury.
Despite the security concerns, the event at the NBA Milwaukee Bucks basketball team’s home court will not face any changes in the security plan, as advised by the US Secret Service’s RNC coordinator, Audrey Gibson-Cicchino. The four-day event expects a massive attendance of 50,000 people.
Understanding the Republican National Convention
The Republican National Convention, held every four years, is a formal event where the party selects their presidential candidate. It includes high-profile speakers and a prime-time speech from the presidential candidate.
At the Convention, state delegates pledge their support to their chosen candidate and approve a platform. This process is a mere formality for Trump, the party’s presumptive nominee, due to his victory in the primaries.
Who are the notable speakers?
Trump’s speech is slated for Thursday night. The convention will also see speeches from Donald Trump Jr, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, and RNC co-chair Lara Trump, among others. However, former Republican party stalwarts like George W Bush, Mike Pence, and Mitt Romney are not on the guest list.
Will Melania Trump be attending the RNC?
Former First Lady Melania Trump, who tends to avoid public appearances, will reportedly be attending the convention. While she has held Republican fundraisers in the past year, this would be her first major appearance in this election cycle.
What are the key points of the RNC platform?
The convention will be themed around “Make America Wealthy Once Again”, “Make America Safe Again”, “Make America Strong Again”, and “Make America Great Once Again”. The party platform this year is comprised of 16 pages and is likely to touch upon some themes of Project 2025.
Protests: Coalition to March on the RNC
A demonstration titled the Coalition to March on the RNC is scheduled to take place on Monday. Organisers anticipate a turnout of around 5,000 protesters from 125 liberal activist groups from across the country.
How to Follow the RNC?
Stay updated on the latest news and live pages at bbc.com/news. Catch Trump’s live speech on Thursday on the BBC News TV channel as well as on the RNC website.
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