Trump assassination attempt hovers over Republican National Convention

Published: July 15, 2024, 9 a.m.

The Republican National Convention begins Monday in Milwaukee, two days after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

President Joe Biden decried political violence during an address Sunday evening.

USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page puts the shooting in historical context, and looks at its impact on the presidential election.

How did Secret Service allow a shooter to get so close to Donald Trump?

USA TODAY Campaign Reporter Zac Anderson discusses whether we should expect anything different during this week's convention.


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