Trump’s Vice-Presidential Announcement Scheduled After Attempted Assassination and Legal Battles
Former President Donald Trump is set to announce his vice-presidential running mate on July 15, as he addresses the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The announcement comes just days after an attempted assassination on July 13, which left one bystander dead and two others injured, sparking widespread shock across the nation. Despite the tragic event, around 50,000 Republicans gathered in Milwaukee to continue the four-day convention, which was further intensified by the dramatic circumstances.
Vice-Presidential Contenders
According to Fox News, potential vice-presidential picks for Trump include Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. The decision was highly anticipated, with Trump expected to unveil his running mate later in the day, while convention organizers insisted the event would proceed as planned.
Aftermath of Assassination Attempt
Trump, who was escorted offstage during the rally by Secret Service agents after being shot at, dismissed any suggestions to delay the convention. He expressed his resolve to continue his campaign, saying, “I’m not supposed to be here, I’m supposed to be dead,” during an interview on his plane. Trump also noted his belief that his survival was either due to luck or divine intervention, as he sported visible bruises and a bandage from the incident.
Legal and Electoral Landscape
The attempted assassination has overshadowed the convention as a major story, but Trump’s campaign continues to gain momentum. He remains at the forefront of Republican primary polls despite facing legal challenges. The former president recently celebrated a legal victory on July 15, as a judge dismissed a case against him regarding classified documents he allegedly kept after leaving office. Trump quickly took to Truth Social to criticize what he perceives as politically motivated legal actions.
Trump’s prospects for victory in the upcoming 2024 election appear solid, with President Joe Biden’s campaign facing growing internal pressure due to concerns about Biden’s age. Trump, who is set to become the official Republican nominee on July 18, has indicated he plans to deliver a strong speech criticizing Biden’s administration, which he described as “horrible.”
