The Republican National Convention is set to begin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Monday, just two days after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt. The event will proceed as planned, with Trump scheduled to formally accept the nomination on Thursday night. The convention will also feature a new, slimmed-down Republican Party platform that softens longstanding language on abortion.
Former President Trump survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania, leading to heightened security measures at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The RNC, where Trump is expected to be nominated for a second term, will feature multiple layers of security, including street closures, K-rail barriers, and metal barricades. Despite the incident, Trump plans to attend the convention and address the nation.
Former President Trump is taking an offensive stance in his campaign, while President Biden remains on the defensive, according to RNC Chair Michael Whatley. Corey Lewandowski, Trump’s former campaign manager, has been brought on to advise the campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) on the 2024 delegate and convention process. Lewandowski’s return marks a formal return to Trump’s campaign structure, which he managed from 2015 through the 2016 primaries. Despite past controversies, Lewandowski remains an influential adviser to Trump and believes he can contribute to the success of the 2024 campaign.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) headquarters in Washington, D.C. was evacuated on Wednesday morning after a suspicious package was reported. Police responded to the scene and cleared the package, which contained two vials of blood. The source of the package and its contents remain under investigation.
Following former President Trump’s announcement as the presumptive GOP nominee for 2024, his campaign and the Republican National Committee have showcased a significant fundraising haul of $76 million. This impressive amount reflects a steady increase since March and signals a surge in campaign activity. Despite trailing President Biden in total funds, Trump and the RNC maintain confidence in their ability to raise sufficient funds for the upcoming election.
In a recent legal filing, former President Donald Trump has requested the dismissal of two charges against him in the Fulton County election interference case. Trump’s lawyers argue that the state of Georgia lacks the authority to charge him with filing false documents in federal court, claiming that this is the exclusive domain of the Justice Department or federal courts. This request follows supplemental briefs submitted by co-conspirators in the case, raising questions about the potential involvement of false documents filed in federal court.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) has announced plans to deploy both poll watchers and individuals with the authority to handle ballots on Election Day. This move is part of the RNC’s strategy to ensure election integrity, according to Lara Trump, co-Chair of the committee. The RNC has emphasized that its poll watchers will monitor the ballot casting and counting processes, reporting any irregularities to authorities.
Lara Trump also noted that the RNC has lifted a 40-year moratorium on training individuals to work in polling locations and tabulation centers. This change gives the RNC increased capacity to monitor the election process, which Trump described as “the most important of our lifetime.”
The RNC’s efforts come amid former President Trump’s repeated claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election. While Lara Trump has dismissed these allegations in the past, she stated that the RNC is determined to prevent any perceived irregularities in the upcoming election.
Amid the contentious 2024 presidential race, the Republican National Committee (RNC) intends to ‘physically handle ballots,’ according to former President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump. This announcement follows criticisms and allegations of voting irregularities in the 2020 election, fueled by Trump’s persistent claims of fraud. Despite facing a criminal investigation, Trump continues to assert that the election was stolen, prompting concerns about potential interference in the upcoming vote.
