Watch RNC co-chair Lara Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention
Lara Trump took the podium at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in the closing slot Tuesday and struck a moderately conciliatory tone in the wake of an assassination attempt on her father-in-law and Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Trump was shot at during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania Saturday, leaving two people, including the shooter, dead and two people critically injured. Trump was hit in the ear by a bullet but was otherwise unharmed.
Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20. was identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as the shooter and an investigation into his motives is ongoing.
Lara Trump pointed to the first term of the Former President to argue for the nominee's reelection. She noted that gas reached a record low under the Trump administration, however, that mark was set during the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lara Trump, former President Donald Trump's daughter in-law, became the RNC co-chair in March after serving as an advisor to his 2020 campaign.
The Republican National Convention is in Milwaukee through Thursday where former President Donald Trump on Thursday will formally accept the party’s nomination for the 2024 Election.
USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network have around 60 journalists on the ground in Milwaukee and you can follow along with our live blog for updates throughout the day.
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What to know about Lara Trump
Who are they: Donald Trump's daughter in-law, married Eric Trump, Trump's third son, in 2014. She became the RNC co-chair in March. Before she married Eric Trump, she was a personal trainer and television producer.
What role do they play: Convention speaker
Key quote: "You don't have to imagine what it would be like (in another Trump term,) all you have to do is remember what it was like."
When and where is the Republican National Convention?
The Republicans' convention will take place over four days, from July 15-18 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Fiserv Forum, home of the Milwaukee Bucks, will be the main venue for the RNC.
There also will be events at the nearby University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena and the Baird Center.
How can you watch the event and stay up-to-date on convention news?
USA TODAY is streaming the RNC from start to finish, and you can watch it here starting Monday, July 15:
Updates from the RNC will be available at gopconvention2024.com.
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