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Trump makes appearance at convention with bandage on ear at RNC 2024

Chants of 'we love Trump' could be heard as he entered the RNC.

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Last updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 10:44AM GMT
Donald Trump arrives at RNC with bandage on ear days after assassination attempt
CeFaan Kim has more on Donald Trump's arrival at the Republican National Convention two days after the assassination attempt at his rally.

MILWAUKEE -- The Republican National Convention is officially underway in Milwaukee on Monday -- just two days after Donald Trump was wounded in an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday evening.

Despite the shooting, the gathering of more than 50,000 attendees, including an expected 2,400 Republican delegates, is slated to maintain its original programming as a time to bring the party together -- but now newly energized by Trump's amazing survival and raised-fist show of defiance.

One of the most anticipated moments of Trump's campaign happened Monday when Trump named 39-year-old Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate.

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Jul 15, 2024, 5:38 PM GMT

Trump says he will announce VP pick today

Former President Donald Trump told Fox News' Bret Baier on Monday morning that he will announce his pick for vice president on Monday.

The decision will come after months of speculation about who his running mate will be.

There will be a roll call vote on the presidential ticket, which includes the vice president, on Monday at the RNC.

The long list of vice presidential shortlisters include Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, ABC News sources say.

MORE | Trump VP pick: Former president expected to select his pick for vice president today

From left, Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Sen, Marco Rubio, R-Fla. and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. The three men are on Donald Trump's long list of vice presidential shortlisters.
From left, Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Sen, Marco Rubio, R-Fla. and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. The three men are on Donald Trump's long list of vice presidential shortlisters.
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Jul 15, 2024, 2:37 PM GMT

Judge dismisses Trump classified documents case ahead of RNC

The classified documents case against former President Donald Trump has been dismissed by Judge Aileen Cannon, according to court records.

The judge ruled that special counsel Jack Smith's appointment was unconstitutional.

MORE | Judge dismisses Donald Trump's classified documents case

The classified documents case against former President Donald Trump has been dismissed by Judge Aileen Cannon, according to court records.
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Jul 15, 2024, 1:30 PM GMT

Jill Biden spoke with Melania Trump

First lady Jill Biden spoke with former first lady Melania Trump by phone on Sunday afternoon, a White House official told ABC News.

The White House did not share any further details about the call.

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Jul 15, 2024, 12:41 PM GMT

2 arrests made near security perimeter

In a morning news conference, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said 2 people were arrested near the security perimeter. They were both "heavily intoxicated," he said.

Some people also needed medical attention due to the heat in Milwaukee.

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