Trump Assassination Attempt: Republican National Convention Kicks Off

The Republican National Convention kicked off on Monday, two days after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt.

The Republican National Convention kicked off on Monday, two days after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt.

The convention is being held in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is expected to draw thousands of delegates and supporters of the Republican Party.

Trump Assassination Attempt: Republican National Convention Kicks Off

Trump is scheduled to speak on Thursday night, and his speech is expected to focus on his agenda for a second term.

The convention comes at a time of heightened political tensions in the United States. The shooting of Trump supporter Corey Comperatore at a Trump rally in Minneapolis on Sunday has further divided the nation.

Trump Assassination Attempt: Republican National Convention Kicks Off

The suspect in the shooting, Michael Brandon, is a 49-year-old man with a history of mental illness. He was charged with one count of attempted murder and one count of assault with a dangerous weapon.

The shooting has led to renewed calls for unity and an end to political violence.

Trump Assassination Attempt: Republican National Convention Kicks Off

In his speech at the convention, Trump is expected to call for unity and to condemn the violence that has taken place at his rallies.

The convention is also expected to feature speeches from other prominent Republicans, including Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

The convention will be closely watched by political observers as a sign of the state of the Republican Party and the direction of the 2020 election.

Here are some additional details about the Republican National Convention:

* The convention is being held at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

* The convention will run from Monday, August 24th to Thursday, August 27th.

* The convention will be attended by thousands of delegates and supporters of the Republican Party.

* The convention will feature speeches from prominent Republicans, including President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Secretary of State Pompeo.

* The convention is expected to focus on President Trump's agenda for a second term.

* The convention comes at a time of heightened political tensions in the United States.