Trump rally shooting; Republican Party of WI says RNC will be secure
MILWAUKEE - Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Brian Schimming confirmed on Sunday, July 14 that the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) will proceed as planned despite the shooting at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania.
"We will proceed with the convention and we will do it on time. There are no announced changes today. Frankly, I don’t anticipate any. I think the week will go smoothly," Schimming said.
Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Brian Schimming
Schimming wanted to impress upon everyone, that the RNC will be secure.
"We’re going to be in a safe situation here in Milwaukee," Schimming said. "We have thousands of law enforcement agencies from all over the state and all over the Midwest here and I think they're doing a great job."
In the end, Schimming said the messaging will not change. Delegates are here to nominate a ticket – and they will do that in Milwaukee this week.
Trump shot at campaign rally
The former president was wounded but "fine" following an attempt to assassinate him during that rally.
A screen grab captured from a video shows Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump appears to be injured after gunshots were reported as he is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump was s
In a statement posted to his Truth Social account, Trump called for unity and resilience as investigations into the shooter and his motives continued.
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The Federal Bureau of Investigations early Sunday identified the shooter as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. Crooks was fatally shot by Secret Service agents following his alleged attempt to kill Trump.
What we know about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the alleged shooter at Trump's rally
Thomas Matthew Crooks was the shooter in the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said early Sunday.
This is a developing story.