<p>Former President Donald Trump is set to become the GOP nominee for president at this week's Republican National Convention, just days after surviving an assassination attempt.</p>

<p>Days after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt, he is set to become the GOP nominee for president at this week's Republican National Convention which commences on Monday (July 15).</p>

<p>The four-day event starts two days after a gunman fired shots at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. The bullet grazed Trump's ear. The shooter was identified by the Secret Service as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was killed on the spot by a Secret Service sniper.</p>

<p>Following the incident federal, state, and local law enforcement officials were on high alert and new security changes were planned.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happens at the RNC and its significance?</strong></h2>

<p>On Monday, a roll call vote involving almost 2,400 delegates from across the country will officially nominate Trump.</p>

<p>States release their delegate counts in alphabetical order, and delegate voting methods are dictated by state party regulations. The vote, meanwhile, is mostly symbolic because Trump won the nomination in March by gathering the necessary 1,125 delegates. On Thursday night, Trump will likely formally accept the nomination in a speech.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-lot-different-donald-trump-rewrites-his-rnc-speech-after-assassination-attempt-740925">'A lot different': Donald Trump rewrites his RNC speech after assassination attempt</a></strong></p>

<p>In addition to the formalities, the Republican Party will adopt a new platform, which includes softer language on abortion, proposing the issue be decided by individual states. The platform also calls for the building of a missile-proof shield over the United States, tax cuts, and mass deportation of unauthorised immigrants.</p>

<h2><strong>Where is the Republican Convention taking place?</strong></h2>

<p>This year's convention will be hosted in the Fiserv Forum arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.</p>

<p>Milwaukee is considered a Democratic stronghold and hosting the convention in Wisconsin is a message in itself.</p>

<h2><strong>When does the RNC start and end?</strong></h2>

<p>The convention will run from Monday to Thursday. The first formal session will begin on Monday at 12:45 PM local time, with major speeches slated for the evening.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-assassination-attempt-state-law-allows-gun-near-rnc-but-tennis-balls-banned-740882">Donald Trump assassination attempt: State law allows gun near RNC but tennis balls banned</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Who are the key speakers at the 2024 RNC?</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday, the RNC and Trump campaign announced a speaker lineup that included politicians, celebrities, and Trump family members, among others.</p>

<p>Speakers include House Speaker Mike Johnson, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Tucker Carlson, along with several Republican senators, representatives, and Senate hopefuls.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/decoding-trump-assassination-bid-why-the-world-should-worry-about-a-divided-states-of-america-740953">Decoding the Trump assassination bid: Why the world should worry about a Divided States of America</a></strong></p>

<p>The two eldest sons of ex-President Trump, Donald Jr.'s fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle, and Eric Trump's wife, Lara Trump, who is also the co-chair of the Republican National Committee, are all set to speak.</p>

<p>Lara Trump teased the roaster, noting "unlikely people, celebrities who maybe you've never heard from," who support Trump and conservative principles.</p>

<p>Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, who dropped out of the January primary and backed Trump is also a key speaker. Nikki Haley, another primary challenger, has also accepted an offer to speak.</p>

<p>The most anticipated speeches include Trump and his vice-presidential nominee, who is expected to be named soon. It is customary for the vice-presidential nominee to speak on Wednesday and the presidential nominee to speak on Thursday, the last night of the convention.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former President Donald Trump is set to become the GOP nominee for president at this week's Republican National Convention, just days after surviving an assassination attempt.

Former President Donald Trump is set to become the GOP nominee for president at this week's Republican National Convention, just days after surviving an assassination attempt. Days after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt, he is set to become the GOP nominee for president at this week's Republican National Convention which commences on Monday (July 15). The four-day event starts two days after a gunman fired shots at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. The bullet grazed Trump's ear. The shooter was identified by the Secret Service as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was killed on the spot by a Secret Service sniper. Following the incident federal, state, and local law enforcement officials were on high alert and new security changes were planned. What happens at the RNC and its significance? On Monday, a roll call vote involving almost 2,400 delegates from across the country will officially nominate Trump. States release their delegate counts in alphabetical order, and delegate voting methods are dictated by state party regulations. The vote, meanwhile, is mostly symbolic because Trump won the nomination in March by gathering the necessary 1,125 delegates. On Thursday night, Trump will likely formally accept the nomination in a speech. Also read: 'A lot different': Donald Trump rewrites his RNC speech after assassination attempt In addition to the formalities, the Republican Party will adopt a new platform, which includes softer language on abortion, proposing the issue be decided by individual states. The platform also calls for the building of a missile-proof shield over the United States, tax cuts, and mass deportation of unauthorised immigrants. Where is the Republican Convention taking place? This year's convention will be hosted in the Fiserv Forum arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Milwaukee is considered a Democratic stronghold and hosting the convention in Wisconsin is a message in itself. When does the RNC start and end? The convention will run from Monday to Thursday. The first formal session will begin on Monday at 12:45 PM local time, with major speeches slated for the evening. Also read: Donald Trump assassination attempt: State law allows gun near RNC but tennis balls banned Who are the key speakers at the 2024 RNC? On Saturday, the RNC and Trump campaign announced a speaker lineup that included politicians, celebrities, and Trump family members, among others. Speakers include House Speaker Mike Johnson, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Tucker Carlson, along with several Republican senators, representatives, and Senate hopefuls. Also read: Decoding the Trump assassination bid: Why the world should worry about a Divided States of America The two eldest sons of ex-President Trump, Donald Jr.'s fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle, and Eric Trump's wife, Lara Trump, who is also the co-chair of the Republican National Committee, are all set to speak. Lara Trump teased the roaster, noting "unlikely people, celebrities who maybe you've never heard from," who support Trump and conservative principles. Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, who dropped out of the January primary and backed Trump is also a key speaker. Nikki Haley, another primary challenger, has also accepted an offer to speak. The most anticipated speeches include Trump and his vice-presidential nominee, who is expected to be named soon. It is customary for the vice-presidential nominee to speak on Wednesday and the presidential nominee to speak on Thursday, the last night of the convention. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>US President Joe Biden Wednesday (Sept 20) said Donald Trump had the best chance to be nominated as the Republic Party’s 2024 candidate. He said this during a fundraiser campaign in New York, further fueling speculations of a possible rematch between the pair.</p>

<p>“He may be the nominee again. It looks like he is destined to be the nominee again,” Biden said.</p>

<p>“I need you. I need every American who loves democracy to join together in 2024. If we do that we have done something few of us have ever done, that is save American democracy,” Biden added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Imagine what — if he does anything that he says he’s going to do, where will we be? Where will we be?” he said.</p>

<p>Biden has regularly claimed that the USA’s democratic values might face danger if Trump gets elected again.</p>

<p>Biden’s comments came at a fundraiser hosted by food security expert Amy Goldman Fowler. The fundraiser is one of four donor events Biden is headlining in New York this week during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly, part of a money-raising blitz ahead of a Sept 30 campaign reporting deadline.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump first choice of GOP voters</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, according to a new CNN poll, Trump still maintains a massive lead over other GOP presidential hopefuls in the race for the official nomination. Trump is still the first choice of 39 per cent of GOP primary voters.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Trump says had he been in office, Russia-Ukraine War wouldn't have begun&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Interestingly, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis now stands in fifth place with his support narrowing to 10 per cent, from 23 per cent in July.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy (13 per cent), former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (12 per cent) and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (11 per cent) now stand in second, third and fourth place, respectively.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump popular across demographics</strong></h2>

<p>The poll further says that approximately 51 per cent of likely Republican primary voters believe that Trump is the frontrunner to win the 2024 general election, while DeSantis trails behind at 16 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump's popularity in this regard spans various demographic and political groups, even among those less inclined to support him overall, such as college graduates, non-Republicans, and moderates, who still perceive him as having a stronger chance of winning the presidential election in 2024 compared to other candidates.</p>

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<p>Rather than participating in Republican debates, Trump has chosen to concentrate his criticism on Biden, positioning himself as the unofficial GOP nominee.</p>

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US President Joe Biden Wednesday (Sept 20) said Donald Trump had the best chance to be nominated as the Republic Party’s 2024 candidate. He said this during a fundraiser campaign in New York, further fueling speculations of a possible rematch between the pair.

US President Joe Biden Wednesday (Sept 20) said Donald Trump had the best chance to be nominated as the Republic Party’s 2024 candidate. He said this during a fundraiser campaign in New York, further fueling speculations of a possible rematch between the pair. “He may be the nominee again. It looks like he is destined to be the nominee again,” Biden said. “I need you. I need every American who loves democracy to join together in 2024. If we do that we have done something few of us have ever done, that is save American democracy,” Biden added. “Imagine what — if he does anything that he says he’s going to do, where will we be? Where will we be?” he said. Biden has regularly claimed that the USA’s democratic values might face danger if Trump gets elected again. Biden’s comments came at a fundraiser hosted by food security expert Amy Goldman Fowler. The fundraiser is one of four donor events Biden is headlining in New York this week during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly, part of a money-raising blitz ahead of a Sept 30 campaign reporting deadline. Trump first choice of GOP voters Meanwhile, according to a new CNN poll, Trump still maintains a massive lead over other GOP presidential hopefuls in the race for the official nomination. Trump is still the first choice of 39 per cent of GOP primary voters. Watch: Trump says had he been in office, Russia-Ukraine War wouldn't have begun × Interestingly, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis now stands in fifth place with his support narrowing to 10 per cent, from 23 per cent in July. Tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy (13 per cent), former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (12 per cent) and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (11 per cent) now stand in second, third and fourth place, respectively. Trump popular across demographics The poll further says that approximately 51 per cent of likely Republican primary voters believe that Trump is the frontrunner to win the 2024 general election, while DeSantis trails behind at 16 per cent. Trump's popularity in this regard spans various demographic and political groups, even among those less inclined to support him overall, such as college graduates, non-Republicans, and moderates, who still perceive him as having a stronger chance of winning the presidential election in 2024 compared to other candidates. Also read: Donald Trump`s `death` announced by his son`s hacked X account causes stir Rather than participating in Republican debates, Trump has chosen to concentrate his criticism on Biden, positioning himself as the unofficial GOP nominee. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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