Trump to Announce VP Pick Today as RNC Begins in Milwaukee
TL;DR
Following an attempted assassination at a Pennsylvania rally, Donald Trump is set to announce his vice presidential pick at the Republican National Convention. The incident has heightened the significance of his choice, emphasizing the need for a qualified second-in-command. Trump has met with top contenders, including Ohio Sen. JD Vance, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, but has yet to reveal his decision. Despite the shooting, Trump and convention organizers plan to proceed with the event as scheduled.
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- Trump set to reveal his VP pick Monday NBC News
- Republican convention: What to expect in Milwaukee BBC.com
- Trump says he'll announce his VP pick today as the RNC kicks off in Milwaukee NPR
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