When will Donald Trump speak at RNC? When to expect former president to take the stage
Donald Trump is still expected to appear at the 2024 Republican National Convention this week, days after an assassination attempt at his Pennsylvania rally.
The former president is scheduled to join politicians, celebrities and his own family members at the convention in Milwaukee, where he is expected to be officially nominated by the party for president and announce his vice president running mate.
The RNC kicks off in Milwaukee on Monday, just days after a bullet grazed Trump's ear at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Popping sounds rang out amongst the crowd, and Trump was swept off stage by Secret Service agents. The gunman, identified by the FBI as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot and killed by agents.
The shooting left some Trump supporters wondering if he will still speak at the convention.
Here's what to know.
When will Donald Trump speak at RNC 2024?
Trump is expected to address delegates on Thursday evening, the last day of the convention, when he is formally nominated by Republicans to be the next president of the United States.
In a joint statement released Saturday evening, the Trump campaign and RNC said Trump "looks forward to joining you all in Milwaukee as we proceed with our convention to nominate him to serve as the 47th President of the United States."
Trump also said on Truth Social that he plans to speak at the convention.
“I truly love our country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our great nation this week from Wisconsin,” he wrote in a post Saturday after the shooting.
It is believed that Trump might reveal his VP pick at the convention on Wednesday.
Former first lady Melania Trump is expected to join her husband in Milwaukee, though it's unknown whether she will speak to delegates.
When does the RNC start?
The 2024 Republican National Convention starts Monday in Milwaukee.
RNC 2024 schedule
See the full 2024 RNC schedule.
Where is Donald Trump?
Trump flew back to New Jersey, where he has a home, on Saturday after the shooting.
The former president was scheduled to fly to Milwaukee for the convention on Sunday. However, it's not clear if he stuck to those travel plans.
When is Donald Trump's next rally?
Trump's campaign website does not list any upcoming events.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: When will Donald Trump speak at RNC 2024? Everything to know.
