Team Trump is determined to continue with show despite increased security following assassination attempt | US News
Donald Trump, despite the chaos, showcased his resilience and political performance artistry by defiantly raising his fist to the sky moments after surviving a shooting incident.
Unshaken and bloodied, Trump’s image of perseverance and strength will be remembered for generations to come.
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In the aftermath of the shooting, Team Trump remains resolute in continuing their activities, with plans now focused on the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Trump, in a statement on his Truth Social platform, expressed his determination to forge ahead despite the recent events, emphasizing that no threat will deter his plans.
Before the attempted assassination incident, the RNC was already a significant event, where Donald Trump was set to be confirmed as the party’s nominee and announce his vice presidential selection from a pool of three contenders.
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The RNC, set at the Fiserv Forum, is now under heightened security measures, aiming to ensure a smooth event amidst recent incidents. Speakers are advised to maintain their speeches’ original content to shift the focus away from the shooting.
Trump’s arrival at the Milwaukee hotel was met with intense security, with police and Secret Service agents ensuring his safety.
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Trump’s security detail tightly controlled access at the hotel, redirecting him through private entrances to ensure his safety and privacy, a departure from his usual public arrival.
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Eric Trump’s arrival later on yielded no comments to reporters inquiring about his father’s condition. Delegates at the hotel bar expressed shock and distress over the incident, calling for enhanced security measures.
Despite assurances from the Secret Service, anxiety remained high among law enforcement officials on the ground.
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Donald Trump will be closely guarded throughout the week and won’t access the venue via public entrances. He is expected to appear at the convention as soon as Monday and will make a speech on Thursday evening.
The theme for Wednesday’s proceedings at the RNC is “Make America Strong Again”.
The Trump campaign calls Joe Biden “the weakest commander-in-chief in our country’s history”.
That image of Donald Trump, pumping his fist and shouting “fight, fight, fight” will only serve to help them in conveying his strongman image.
