RNC 2024: Trump says he'll be there as planned after assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump says he’ll be attending this week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee as planned after he was targeted in an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally Saturday.
It wasn’t immediately clear if details of the big event would change to increase security. Organizers said the convention would proceed as planned.
Trump said Sunday morning in a post on his social media app Truth Social that he was looking forward to speaking to "our Great Nation" this week from Wisconsin.
Former president Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump at Butler Farm Show Inc. on Saturday, July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pa. Trump ducked and was taken offstage after loud noises were heard after he began speaking
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When is the RNC?
The Republican National Convention is set to begin Monday, July 15, in Milwaukee with official sessions taking place at Fiserv Forum.
RNC headliners and speakers
On Saturday, just hours before the shooting at his rally, the headliners were announced for the convention. Speakers include family, entertainers, celebrities and industry leaders:
- Family: Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Lara Trump, and Kimberly Guilfoyle
- The three top contenders for the vice presidential nomination: Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Ohio Sen. JD Vance and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum
- Savannah Chrisley, TV Personality and Criminal Justice Reform Advocate
- Amber Rose, Rapper & Influencer
- Dana White, CEO of UFC
- Bob Unanue, CEO of Goya Foods
- Tucker Carlson, Television Host
- And many more
Notably, the list did not include the former First Lady Melania Trump. A person familiar with the schedule confirmed that she would attend but not speak.
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RNC schedule
A calendar of events for the Republican National Convention has been released on the site’s website, but does not include which nights or at what time the speakers will take the stage.
This story was reported from Detroit.