Donald Trump Arrives In Milwaukee For Republican Convention Day After Assassination Attempt

Washington, DC: After the deadly assassination attempt during a public rally in Pennsylvania’s Butler on Saturday, former United States President Donald Trump landed in Milwaukee on Sunday (local time) to attend the Republican National Convention. Trump’s son Eric took to X and wrote, “Touchdown in Milwaukee with @realdonaldtrump,” along with a video peering through the cockpit as pilots landed the Republican presidential candidate’s plane.

Touchdown in Milwaukee with @realdonaldtrump #TrumpForce1 pic.twitter.com/vkO5ZUPXG6
— Eric Trump (@EricTrump) July 14, 2024

Earlier, Trump aide, Dan Scavino shared a clip of the former president’s motorcade at the airport, thanking supporters for their well wishes.
Even in the wake of a distressing shootout at a rally in Pennsylvania, causing the unfortunate demise of a atendee, injuries inflicted on two others, and a slight harm to Trump’s ear, he insisted he would stick to his schedule for the convention.
“I cannot allow a ‘shooter,’ or potential assassin, to force change to scheduling, or anything else,” Trump said earlier Sunday on Truth Social.
Trump also confirmed on Truth Social that he is heading to Milwaukee as scheduled.
“Based on yesterday’s terrible events, I was going to delay my trip to Wisconsin, and The Republican National Convention, by two days, but have just decided that I cannot allow a “shooter,” or potential assassin, to force change to scheduling, or anything else. Therefore, I will be leaving for Milwaukee, as scheduled, at 3:30 P.M. TODAY. Thank you! DJT” Trump said.
Trump was shot in the ear during an assassination attempt on Saturday at a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump’s advisers said he is “doing well” and “looks forward” to the GOP conference in Milwaukee, according to CNN.
Trump’s post follows a statement from Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman Brian Schimming, who said there are no major changes to the Republican National Convention schedule.
Trump was on stage at a campaign rally on Saturday when gunshots rang out and Secret Service agents stormed the stage.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) identified the gunman as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
The FBI is investigating the entire incident as ‘potential domestic terrorism’, reported Al Jazeera.
FBI Special Agent Kevin Rojek told reporters that the gun used in Trump’s attempted assassination was a lawfully acquired “AR-style 556 rifle.” Authorities believe the semiautomatic pistol was purchased by the shooter’s father, but they do not yet know how he obtained it or whether he took it without his father’s knowledge, the FBI said.
The FBI special agent in charge of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee said there had been no modifications to the security plan for the event, which begins on Monday, and that the FBI is “confident in the security plans.”
Michael Hensle stated that the FBI was “fully prepared” for the event.
Shapiro, the Governor of Pennsylvania, expressed his disapproval regarding the incident that took place at Trump’s rally in Butler. He firmly believes that no political disagreement should ever turn into a violent confrontation. In his view, it’s high time for all leaders to concentrate on advocating for peace and striving towards creating a brighter future for our nation, one that’s not marred by divisive words and actions.