Donald Trump shooting latest: All eyes turn to Republican National Convention after assassination attempt against former president
Republicans will rally to make everything great, again, with the former president the star after his 'miracle' survival and statement that 'I'm supposed to be dead'; his RNC speech to now focus on national unity.
Welcome to The Australian's rolling coverage of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Sunday.
- Trump reveals immediate response to assassination attempt, says will call for unity at GOP convention in a 'whole different speech'
- Joe Biden appeals to Americans to 'take down the temperature' and stand together in wake of Trump shooting
- Donald Trump has landed in Milwaukee ahead of appearing at the Republican National Convention
- Top Secret Service agent says there are 'no plans' to change security measures at the Republican National Convention.
- Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has defended her team's response and will appear before a House committee on July 22.
- Gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, used a firearm purchased by his father and explosive devices were found in the car he was driving.
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