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The circumstances surrounding Donald Trump's nomination are more dramatic than ever. The Republicans aim to officially make Trump their Presidential candidate for the November election at the nomination convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
However, an attack on Trump shocks the country just before the event's kickoff: In the state of Pennsylvania, a man fires several shots at a campaign rally. Trump is lightly wounded in the ear. A father, who was attending the event as a spectator, dies. Two attendees survive with severe injuries.
Trump, who overcomes the attack more than ever as the strong man who cannot be stopped by a gun attack, unites his supporters more than ever with this feeling: now more than ever.
What is a nomination convention?
After the party primaries in each state, both Democrats and Republicans must officially confirm their national results. This is done at the respective nomination conventions. The Democrats gather in Chicago, Illinois, in mid-August, while the Republican nomination convention takes place this year from July 15 to 18 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Why Wisconsin?
The fact that the Republicans have chosen Wisconsin is no coincidence. It is a "Swing State," which cannot be reliably attributed to either the Republicans or the Democrats. In the 2020 presidential election, Democrat Joe Biden won there by a hair's breadth against Trump. This time, an extremely close race is expected.
Many local politicians welcome nomination conventions, regardless of their party affiliation, as they bring economic benefits. The mayor of Milwaukee is a Democrat and has actively pursued the hosting role. In 2020, the Democratic nomination convention was supposed to take place there - but the Corona pandemic ruined all plans.
From today, more than 50,000 visitors are expected in Milwaukee, who will spend money on hotels, restaurants, transportation, and entertainment. It's a spectacle: The city with a population of roughly half a million residents is under a state of emergency. The strict security concept was developed long before the Trump attack. The main event sites can only be reached with a permit issued by the Secret Service in advance. Metal detectors and sniffer dogs are used.
Besides politicians, party members, and press representatives, flying vendors, gawkers, and demonstrators also travel. The most important guests at every nomination convention are the delegates.
What are delegates?
Delegates are party members who are sent to the nomination convention from all 50 states and six territories. Based on primary results, they elect their party's Presidential candidate. The system is uneven and extremely complex. The Republicans have approximately 2,400 delegates. To secure a candidacy, a candidate must have at least 1,215 delegate votes. Trump already secured this in March. After the completion of the Republican primaries, he is guaranteed at least 2,265 delegate votes.
Do delegates have to vote for Trump?
Theoretically, not all delegates need to adhere to the primary results. Since Trump has won nearly every state clearly and enjoys strong loyalty, a party revolt is not anticipated. The formal nomination is scheduled for Monday. Traditionally, a grand appearance of the newly elected candidate follows in the German night on Friday. Trump will then give his acceptance speech.
When will it be known who will be the vice president pick?
It's the question of the hour: Who will be Trump's "running mate"? The Republican has been flirting with the vice presidency for months, but has recently avoided the topic due to the party's internal chaos regarding Biden's age. The established tension should be just to Trump's taste - after all, it was a reality show that made the entrepreneur a national celebrity. Entertainment is part of his understanding of politics. Media report that his son Don Jr. will introduce or they will be introduced on Wednesday. In younger US history, the name is usually announced just before the nominating convention.
What's next?
At the gathering, the Republicans plan to adopt their party platform on issues such as abortion, gun rights, and religion. The surroundings will also be interesting: There are discussion rounds, religious services, and other events to mobilize the party base. Trump's allies will give speeches. Lobbyists offer the political heavyweight presence a welcome opportunity for influence. Right-wing celebrities in circulation should lift the "reality TV" factor. It's unclear at the moment how actively Trump's previously rather low-key wife Melania will play a role.
What's different this time?
Trump can present himself as a clear leader of the Republicans for the first time at a nominating convention. In 2016, he entered the race as an outsider, and in 2020, the Republicans were prevented from holding a large, pompous event due to the pandemic. Facing a loss to Biden in the election, the Capitol storm, and the initiated criminal proceedings against him, Trump risked a power loss within the party.
But he has managed to unite the Republicans. Key family members and loyal supporters have been installed by Trump in key positions within the party. Responsible for the financing and coordination of the gathering in Milwaukee is his daughter-in-law Lara Trump. This gives him control over the nominating convention - and the vision for America's political future propagated there.
- Despite the dramatic circumstances surrounding his nomination, Donald Trump is still planned to be officially appointed as the Republican Presidential candidate for the US Elections 2024.
- The upcoming Presidential election in the United States of America sees Joe Biden and Donald Trump as the main contenders, with Pennsylvania and Wisconsin being key swing states.
- The attack on Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania before the Republican nomination convention in Milwaukee created a stir, but it did not deter him from uniting his supporters.
- Both Democrats and Republicans conduct nomination conventions to officially confirm their national primary results, with the Republican nomination convention taking place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this year.
- The Milwaukee nomination convention anticipates over 50,000 visitors, who will contribute to the economy through hotel stays, dining, transportation, and entertainment, turning the city into a state of emergency.
- The system to elect the Presidential candidate is uneven and complex, with the Republicans having approximately 2,400 delegates, and a candidate needing at least 1,215 delegate votes to secure the candidacy.
- The number of delegates selected from each state largely depends on the state'sprimary results, and they play a crucial role in electing the Party's Presidential candidate at the nomination convention.
- The upcoming nomination convention will also witness the announcement of Donald Trump's vice president candidate, with his son Don Jr. reportedly set to play a part in the announcement.
