The Republican National Convention kicks off Monday in Milwaukee, Wis., days after an assassination attempt was made against former President Donald Trump.
Trump said he would reveal his vice presidential running mate today.
The conference is the first full-scale presidential nominating convention since 2016, and is scheduled to run through Thursday. Read our full guide to the week here.
The former president’s appearances at the Fiserv Forum arena will mark his first public appearance since he was rushed off the stage in Butler, Pa., after what authorities described as an attempt on his life.
Given the attack on Trump over the weekend, security at the RNC is facing scrutiny. The director of the Secret Service said on Monday that security plans have been “reviewed and strengthened in the wake of Saturday’s shooting.”
Stick with Yahoo News for full coverage of the convention this week.
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