Trump brushes off assassination attempt, heads to GOP convention
An unsuccessful attack on his life did not stop Donald Trump from attending the National Republican Party Convention. The former president has already flown to Milwaukee. Meanwhile, the Secret Service has announced that it does not intend to make any changes to the security plan for the convention.
6:06 AM EDT, July 15, 2024
Donald Trump arrived on Sunday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the Republican Party convention, which will officially nominate him as its candidate in the presidential election. The convention will begin on Monday and last until Thursday.
Trump's campaign team had earlier confirmed that the Milwaukee convention would go as planned.
"In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win," Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social, shortly after Saturday's attack.
The protection plans remain unchanged
The Secret Service announced on Sunday that it does not anticipate tightening security plans during the convention.
"We are fully prepared and have a comprehensive security plan in place and are ready to go," said Audrey Gibson-Cicchino, Secret Service convention coordinator, at a press conference in Milwaukee. She added that they have been preparing them for 18 months.
Michael Hensle, the special agent in charge of the FBI field office in Milwaukee, said it has seen no known "specific and articulated threats" against the convention or anyone attending the event."
