Watch: Trump makes entrance at RNC with bandaged ear after assassination attempt

James Powel and Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY
Updated ·1 min read
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Former President Donald Trump made his first appearance at the Republican National Convention Monday night with a bandaged ear after surviving an assassination attempt Saturday.

Video shows Trump, with a large bandage covering his right ear, entering Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on a day that saw him officially secure the Republican nomination and place Ohio Senator JD Vance on the ticket as the party's vice presidential candidate. His entrance was greeted with thunderous applause from delegates and convention attendees.

Trump was shot at during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania where two people, including the shooter, died and two more were critically injured.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, from nearby Bethyl Park. An investigation into his motives is ongoing.

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Trump makes Republican National Convention appearance with bandaged ear

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump walks during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024.
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump walks during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024.
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump applauds during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024.
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump applauds during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024.
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump talks to Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024.
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump talks to Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024.

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 and the USA TODAY Network have more than 60 journalists on the ground in Milwaukee and you can follow along with our live blog for updates throughout the day.

USA TODAY is streaming the RNC from start to finish on YouTube.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Watch: Trump makes appearance at the RNC with bandaged ear

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