Milwaukee, WI - The Republican National Convention (RNC) 2024 is set to begin on Monday, drawing unprecedented attention after the shocking assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Despite the recent turmoil, the convention will proceed as scheduled, with a strong emphasis on economic policies.

Trump enters the convention with bold promises regarding the U.S. economy, though he has provided limited details on the execution of his plans. The convention's first day is expected to focus heavily on the economy, even after the tragic events at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, where the former president was injured.

Key Points to Know:

Latest on the Assassination Attempt: FBI officials are still investigating the motives behind the shooter, who opened fire from a nearby rooftop during Trump’s rally, resulting in the death of one spectator and critical injuries to two others before being fatally shot by the Secret Service.

How to Watch the RNC: The RNC will livestream proceedings across various online platforms, including YouTube and X. Several networks have announced special programming for the primetime evening segments of the convention.

Is Trump Speaking at the RNC Today? Trump is expected to deliver his nomination acceptance speech on Thursday. However, he has yet to announce his running mate, who is slated to give a speech on Wednesday night.

The convention will showcase speakers arguing that Trump’s agenda of sweeping tariffs and lower taxes would invigorate the economy. Trump has advocated for tariffs on trade partners, eliminating taxes on tips, and reducing the corporate tax rate. The Republican platform also pledges to defeat inflation and quickly reduce all prices, while increasing production of oil, natural gas, and coal.

In terms of immigration, the platform includes what is described as the "largest deportation program in American history." Additionally, Trump plans to overturn President Joe Biden’s policies promoting electric vehicles and renewable energy.

RNC 2024 Schedule:

Monday: "Make America Wealthy Again" The first day will focus on Trump's "America First" economic policies, highlighting how his administration slashed regulations, cut tax rates, and reworked trade deals to benefit American industry and workers.

Tuesday: "Make America Safe Once Again" Tuesday's theme will address crime, with discussions on how some cities have become "hollowed out, dystopian nightmares" due to what the campaign describes as "woke, soft-on-crime, and open border policies" from Joe Biden and the Democrats.

Wednesday: "Make America Strong Once Again" This day will highlight Trump's foreign policy achievements and future agenda.

Convention Details:

The RNC will be held from July 15 to July 18 at the Fiserv Forum, home of the Milwaukee Bucks professional basketball team. The event is expected to draw over 50,000 attendees, including hundreds of journalists from around the world.

As the convention kicks off, all eyes will be on Trump’s ability to navigate both his economic promises and the recent assassination attempt. The RNC 2024 promises to be a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the upcoming presidential election.