As Trump heads to GOP convention, two parties adjust to a changed campaign
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Former President Trump plans to travel to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee as scheduled, despite the recent assassination attempt on him. The shooting has injected uncertainty into the convention plans and has led both parties to recalibrate their strategies. Trump expressed his eagerness to address supporters and instructed his staff to incorporate a 'unity' message into the event. President Biden, in response to the shooting, called for unity and condemned political violence. The FBI is investigating the shooting as an assassination attempt and named the deceased gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. Both Trump and Biden's campaigns are grappling with the anger and partisan vitriol that followed the shooting. Trump's allies blamed Biden and his supporters for the rhetoric that led to the events, while Biden's campaign paused outbound communications and pulled down television ads. The Biden-Harris campaign also suspended a $50 million ad blitz. The convention is expected to focus more on Trump's 'courage and resilience,' with speakers dialing down the rhetoric. Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, who ran against Trump in the Republican nomination, will speak at the convention as an attempt to bridge divisions within the party. Both parties are taking precautions to ensure the safety of convention attendees, with increased security measures in place. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson assured that the city is working to have a safe convention for all attendees.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/07/14/trump-shooting-republican-national-convention/
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