The Republican National Convention commenced on Monday at 1:59 p.m. ET, marking the beginning of a significant political event. Former President Trump is set to be officially declared as the Republican presidential nominee for the 2024 election during the convention.
Trump's campaign has indicated that he will emphasize the importance of unity in his address at the convention, particularly in light of a recent incident where he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
In a post-rally interview, Trump expressed his astonishment at surviving the attempt on his life, stating, 'I’m not supposed to be here, I’m supposed to be dead.' This event has added a layer of intensity to the convention proceedings.
Furthermore, Trump has hinted at revealing his choice for a running mate shortly after the convention kicks off. Among the potential candidates for the vice presidential nomination, Senators J.D. Vance of Ohio and Marco Rubio of Florida, as well as Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota, have emerged as frontrunners.
Speculation surrounding the vice presidential pick has been rife, with reports of Vance leaving his Ohio residence in a motorcade bound for the convention. However, it was clarified by a reliable source that the motorcade accompanying Vance consisted of Ohio police and Capitol Police personnel, rather than Secret Service agents.
