Day 1 of the 2024 RNC kicked off the week-long event with a bang as newsworthy moments poured in from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Here are the five biggest moments from the day.
Donald Trump’s big entrance
Former President Trump made his first public appearance since the assassination attempt against him on Monday.
The stadium in Milwaukee erupted with thunderous applause and cheers for an extended period as Trump entered the venue. Support for the former president has surged in the days following the attempt on his life, and his reception at the RNC was proof that the GOP has united around a candidate.
JD Vance announced as VP
Speculation around who Trump would pick as a running-mate percolated for months as the former president weighed his options.
Trump leaned into the horse-race mentality, often dropping names of popular candidates but never making any commitments. He continued the suspense into the final hour with his selection of Vance.
Vance is set to hit the campaign trail almost immediately after the RNC concludes this week.
Union boss calls Trump a ‘tough SOB’
Moments after Trump arrived to the Milwaukee arena, Sean O’Brien, President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, described him as “one tough SOB” in light of the attempted assassination on the 2024 Republican nominee.
O’Brien’s presence showed an uncommon display of unity between the GOP and workers’ unions, with many commentators saying it was a sign of a new Republican Party.
Trump details call with Biden after assassination attempt
Trump offered the first details of his phone conversation with President Biden hours after Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate him.
Biden had noted on Saturday that he spoke briefly with Trump after the shooting, but he did not offer details. Trump said Biden “couldn’t have been nicer” in the conversation, adding that it was “good, short and respectful.”
Elon Musk pledges $45M per month to Trump PAC
While billionaire Elon Musk was not in attendance at the RNC, he announced massive plans to support Trump’s campaign in the final months of the race.
Musk says he will donate $45 million per month to the pro-Trump America PAC. Musk endorsed Trump after the assassination attempt in Butler, PA this weekend. He had previously spoken positively of the former president but had not made a formal endorsement.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
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