Anger and anxiety are coursing through the party, even as many top Republicans call for calm and a lowering of tensions.
campaign chiefs designed the convention opening this week to feature a softer and more optimistic message, focusing on themes that would help a divisive leader expand his appeal among moderate voters and people of color.Suddenly, the Democrats’ turmoil after the debate, the GOP’s potential governing agenda and even Trump’s criminal convictions became secondary to fears about political violence and the country’s stability.
Whatley said the central message would have little to do with President Joe Biden’s political struggles, Trump’s grievances about the 2020 election or the ex-president’s promises to exact retribution against political enemies. Perhaps most importantly, Trump will use the convention to unveil his choice for vice president, which could come as soon as Monday. Some Republicans believe the pick will take on more importance than it would have otherwise given the new threats to Trump’s life.
Former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, who’s in jail on contempt of Congress charges, is expected to speak at the convention just hours after his release. He was found guilty in September after refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Capitol attack. Publicly and privately, Democrats feared that they were losing a critical opportunity to undermine Trump’s political ambitions at one of the biggest moments of the 2024 election.
Donald Trump Shooting Donald Trump Shot RNC Politics U.S. News
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump shooting casts shadow on safety at Republican National ConventionMILWAUKEE — Thousands of Republicans have arrived in Milwaukee as an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump brings a heightened sense of security to the Republican National Convention this week.
Read more »
Trump shooting casts shadow on safety at Republican National ConventionMILWAUKEE — Thousands of Republicans have arrived in Milwaukee as an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump brings a heightened sense of security to the Republican National Convention this week.
Read more »
Trump shooting casts shadow on safety at Republican National ConventionMILWAUKEE — Thousands of Republicans have arrived in Milwaukee as an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump brings a heightened sense of security to the Republican National Convention this week.
Read more »
Trump shooting casts shadow on safety at Republican National ConventionMILWAUKEE — Thousands of Republicans have arrived in Milwaukee as an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump brings a heightened sense of security to the Republican National Convention this week.
Read more »
Trump shooting casts shadow on safety at Republican National ConventionMILWAUKEE — Thousands of Republicans have arrived in Milwaukee as an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump brings a heightened sense of security to the Republican National Convention this week.
Read more »
What to expect from the Republican National Convention, where Trump may announce his running mateThe event will likely see Trump’s official entry onto the U.S. presidential ticket and the approval of the Republican Party platform
Read more »