Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman Brian Schimming said Sunday that there are no major changes being made to the Republican National Convention schedule as the party prepares to meet Monday in Milwaukee.
Donald Trump’s choice for vice president is expected to speak on Wednesday (17). Trump is expected to speak on Thursday (18).
Schimming told reporters he spoke with Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley earlier Sunday and that “everything for the convention is going as planned.”
“There are no major changes, at this time, in the schedule of the convention that will be held here this week. We have a consistent schedule,” he said.
The chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party told CNN on Sunday morning that he expected Trump to arrive in Milwaukee within the next 24 hours. Later, he told CNN who was unaware of Trump’s “specific schedule” for the week.
Trump is already on the plane on his way to the city of Milwaukee.
While Trump has “obviously been through a lot in the last 24 hours,” Schimming said, based on his understanding, Trump is “doing well” and his thoughts are focused on the victims of the shooting.
After the assassination attempt on Trump on Saturday (13), the Republican said he remains “very, very confident” in the security preparations around the convention.
He said he is not anticipating any “major changes” to the existing security plan, adding that “if they were to make any changes, there would be a reason for that, but we don’t see any reason for that at the moment.”
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Trump shot in the ear during rally in Pennsylvania Credit: 07/13/2024REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
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Former President Donald Trump was removed from the stage at a rally in Pennsylvania, United States, this Saturday (13). Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
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Donald Trump is carried off the stage with a wound on his face and was bleeding. Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
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Loud bangs were heard before Trump fell. Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
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Secret Service agents then helped him to his feet. Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
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Subsequently, the former president was taken to a vehicle and removed from the scene. Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
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Journalists at the scene reported hearing “a series of loud explosions or bangs” before Secret Service agents rushed toward Trump. Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
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Image shows shooter who attacked Trump during rally; he was on the roof of a nearby building Credit: Reproduction/CNN
A law enforcement source familiar with planning for the Republican Nation Convention told CNN this Sunday (14) that there are ongoing discussions about adding more federal law enforcement agents to post positions in light of the recent shooting.
However, the perimeter is unlikely to change, the source said, noting that preparations for the event have been ongoing for a year and a half.
The source added that there have also been discussions about adding additional security for key members of the Republican Party.
According to her, events, such as dinners, can be difficult to police because they are outside the perimeter associated with the convention and do not have the same level of security.
The source noted that the concern was also discussed before Saturday’s shooting.
The United States Secret Service said at a press conference this Sunday (14) that it is confident in the security plans for the Republican Party convention, which takes place in Milwaukee this week.
“We are confident in the security plans for the Republican National Convention,” said the agency coordinator. “We are fully prepared,” he added.
An FBI special agent, present at the press conference, stated that “there are no known threats against the Republican National Convention or anyone present.”
