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Trump to Attend Milwaukee RNC Despite Assassination Attempt, Trump Media Shares Surge 47%

Jul 15, 2024, 11:30 AM

Former President Donald Trump has confirmed his attendance at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, despite surviving an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Trump emphasized that the incident would not deter him from accepting the Republican presidential nomination. The assassination attempt has significantly impacted the RNC, with heightened anger and anxiety among attendees. Financial markets have also reacted, with shares of Trump Media surging 47% in premarket trading. Trump attributed his survival to 'luck or by God.' The incident has further galvanized his supporters, particularly Texas GOP delegates, and has not deterred activists from continuing their planned protests in Milwaukee. World leaders have called for unity in response to the incident.