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Recap: Trump arrives in Milwaukee after assassination attempt; Biden calls for national unity

Images of Donald Trump appear on stage screens in the Fiserv Forum on the day before the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 14, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The RNC will be held in Milwaukee from July 15-18. 
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This is CNBC's live blog that tracked developments Sunday, July 14 after an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Click here to read our latest live coverage.

President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the White House Sunday evening, where he condemned all political violence and called for unity.

"Disagreement is inevitable in American democracy," Biden said. "It's part of human nature. But politics must never be a literal battlefield, or God forbid, a killing field."

The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday left one attendee and the gunman dead, and two more attendees still in critical but stable condition. Trump says he was grazed by a bullet and treated at a local hospital, from which he was released late Saturday night.

The nation was shaken and elected officials and law enforcement were on high alert from Washington to California for any additional threats.

The FBI identified the shooter, now deceased, as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pa., a registered Republican. He used a semiautomatic weapon that was purchased legally, NBC News reports.

"We're all Americans, and we have to treat one another with dignity and respect," House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said in an interview Sunday on NBC News' "Weekend Today."

Just a day before the Republican National Convention begins in Milwaukee, several Republicans and Trump allies blamed Democratic rhetoric that they said demonized Trump, for inciting the violence.

CNBC's politics reporters and breaking news teams covered the day's developments from Washington, DC, New York City and Singapore.

Markets expected to get a short-term boost on Trump election expectations

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 13, 2024. 
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Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 13, 2024. 

U.S. stocks are expected to get a short-term boost in the aftermath of the failed assassination of former president Donald Trump over the weekend, as analysts say the likelihood of his re-election in November has increased.

U.S. futures rose overnight as investors reacted with "relative optimism" to the prospect of a second Trump presidency, Rob Casey, partner at markets advisory firm Signum Global Advisors, told CNBC's "Squawk Box Europe."

Read the story here.

— Karen Gilchrist

Vice president sends condolences to family of man killed at rally

Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris delivers remarks during a campaign event at the Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote Presidential Town Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States on July 13, 2024. 
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Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris delivers remarks during a campaign event at the Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote Presidential Town Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States on July 13, 2024. 

Vice President Kamala Harris posted on X overnight sending condolences to the family of Corey Comperatore, the rally attendee who was killed.

"He was a husband, father, and firefighter who was shielding his family from gunfire. Our hearts break for this loss from yesterday's abhorrent violence," she said.

-Matt Clinch

Bitcoin jumps

The value of the world's biggest cryptocurrency, bitcoin, was up around 4% at  12:25 p.m. London time, to $62,462.46, according to CoinGecko.

The rally follows the dramatic failed assassination attempt on former President Trump on Saturday.

Read the story here.

What a Trump win could mean for Europe

Former US President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami, Florida, US, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
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Former US President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami, Florida, US, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

With markets in recent weeks cranking up their bets that Donald Trump will win the presidential election, Goldman Sachs economists say that another term for the former U.S. leader could have "profound implications" for the euro area's economy.

The euro zone's gross domestic product could take a hit, while inflation could increase, they said in a research note.

Read the full story here.

-Sophie Kiderlin.

Dow futures rise 200 points

Stock futures were higher as investors evaluated the impact of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and geared up for a big week of key corporate earnings.

Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 204 points, or 0.51%. S&P 500 futures added 0.43% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.5%.

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Trump Media shares soar in premarket trading

Trump Media & Technology Group stock market trading information is seen on a television at the Nasdaq Marketplace on March 26, 2024 in New York City. 
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Trump Media & Technology Group stock market trading information is seen on a television at the Nasdaq Marketplace on March 26, 2024 in New York City. 

Trump Media shares jumped over 50% in premarket trading Monday following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump on Saturday.

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group were 50% higher in premarket trading at 5:56 a.m. ET, off earlier highs.

Read the full story here.

— April Roach

Trump: ‘I’m supposed to be dead’

Former President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.
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Former President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.

"I'm not supposed to be here, I'm supposed to be dead," Trump told the New York Post in an exclusive interview published Sunday.

Trump spoke to the news outlet while on his way to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention after Saturday's assassination attempt.

NYPost journalist Michael Goodwin described Trump as "sporting a loose, large white bandage that covered his right ear." Photos were prohibited.

Read the full interview here.

— Matt Clinch

10-year Treasury yield rises

U.S. Treasury yields were mixed on Monday as investors weighed the impact of the assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump and looked ahead to comments from Federal Reserve officials.

At 4:33 a.m. ET, the yield on the 10-year Treasury was up by over two basis points to 4.2100%. The 2-year Treasury yield was last down by more than one basis point to 4.4428%.

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Britain's King Charles writes to Donald Trump after shooting

Britain's King Charles leaves the London Clinic after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate in London, Britain January 29, 2024. 
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Britain's King Charles leaves the London Clinic after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate in London, Britain January 29, 2024. 

Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles on Sunday wrote to Donald Trump following the assassination attempt over the weekend.

Although the letter's contents have not been published, it is believed to contain similar sentiments to those of U.K. Prime Minister Kier Starmer.

In a tweet on Sunday, Starmer sent Trump and his family his best wishes, adding that he was "appalled by the shocking scenes" at the political rally.

"Political violence in any form has no place in our societies and my thoughts are with all the victims of this attack," the prime minister added.

— Katrina Bishop

Joe Biden likely to remain Democratic candidate, advisory firm says

U.S. President Joe Biden gestures as he departs following a press conference during NATO's 75th anniversary summit, in Washington, U.S., July 11, 2024. 
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U.S. President Joe Biden gestures as he departs following a press conference during NATO's 75th anniversary summit, in Washington, U.S., July 11, 2024. 

Donald Trump may receive a short-term election boost from Saturday's attempted assassination, but President Joe Biden will have more to gain as attention turns away from his mental acuity, policy advisor Rob Casey said Monday.

"If there's a silver lining for anyone in this instance, it's President Joe Biden," Casey, partner at Signum Global, told CNBC's "Squawk Box Europe."

"Joe Biden now is going to experience something of a reprieve, and that is because the focus is no longer on his acuity and his candidacy moving forward."

Casey said the pressure on Biden had been "turned down a few notches" following the weekend's events, adding that he now looked likely to remain the Democratic candidate in November's presidential run-off.

— Karen Gilchrist

Witnesses tell NBC that security was lax in area outside rally

Campaign signs and empty water bottles are seen on the ground of a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. 
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Campaign signs and empty water bottles are seen on the ground of a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. 

Two witnesses told NBC News there was a lack of safety measures beyond the rally's security perimeter.

Despite having tickets to attend the rally, Valerie Fennell and Deb Kuminkoski decided to watch the rally from Fennell's backyard to avoid the large crowd and heat. Her backyard was between where the crowd gathered and the AGR factory where the shooter was camped on a roof.

In hindsight, Fennell said she was in disbelief that she was not contacted ahead of the rally.

"The entire area just outside the event's perimeter was open and people were walking around freely within 150 yards of where Trump was speaking with no security visible," the two women told NBC.

Read the full report in NBC News.

— Charmaine Jacob

Jill Biden spoke with Melania Trump

First lady Jill Biden spoke with former first lady Melania Trump on the phone Sunday afternoon, NBC News reported citing a White House official.

—Lee Ying Shan

Biden postpones Texas visit, Las Vegas speech still on schedule

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris arrive to speak from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 14, 2024. 
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US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris arrive to speak from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 14, 2024. 

Biden will to return to the campaign trail this week, which includes a keynote speech at the NAACP convention in Las Vegas on Tuesday.

The president's planned trip to the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin on Monday has been postponed.

Although no new date has been announced, Mark Updegrove, president and CEO of the LBJ Foundation, said the visit could happen in the coming weeks.

"We are honored President Biden remains committed to joining us at the LBJ Library to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and we look forward to hosting him later this month," Updegrove said on X.

— Charmaine Jacob

Trump's support base 'very much consolidated,' says former U.S. ambassador

Supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump pause for a prayer during a vigil hosted by Turning Point Action near the venue for the Republican National Convention (RNC), at Zeidler Union Square in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 14, 2024 the day after shots were fired at a Trump rally and he was injured in Butler, Pennsylvania. 
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Supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump pause for a prayer during a vigil hosted by Turning Point Action near the venue for the Republican National Convention (RNC), at Zeidler Union Square in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 14, 2024 the day after shots were fired at a Trump rally and he was injured in Butler, Pennsylvania. 

Trump's support base is "very much consolidated" entering the Republican National Convention and would have been even without the attempted assassination, said former U.S. Ambassador to Singapore David Adelman.

Adelman told CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia" that he expects the attempted assassination to be "a subject for discussion over the entirety of the campaign."

"These are very uncommon occurrences in the United States, and I think Americans are rightfully traumatized by what has occurred," he said.

—Lee Ying Shan

Trump's speech at Republican National Convention to focus on unity instead of Biden

Workers prepare the stage for the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum on July 13, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The RNC will be held in Milwaukee from July 15-18. 
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Workers prepare the stage for the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum on July 13, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The RNC will be held in Milwaukee from July 15-18. 

Trump said his speech at the Republican National Convention will now focus on national unity, instead of targeting Joe Biden's policies.

The former president told the Washington Examiner "he wanted to take advantage of a historic moment and draw the country together."

"Honestly, it's going to be a whole different speech now," he said in an interview following the assassination attempt against him. Trump's speech is slated for Thursday.

The former president also explained that holding his fist in the air despite blood trickling down his face was a sign to show people that he was fine, and "that America goes on, we go forward, that we are strong."

— Charmaine Jacob

Trump arrives at Milwaukee for Republican National Convention

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport a day after he survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 14, 2024 in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. 
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Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport a day after he survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 14, 2024 in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. 

Trump has arrived in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention where he is expected to be nominated as the Republican presidential candidate.

The former president was initially going to delay the trip by two days due to the attempted assassination, but decided otherwise.

"I was going to delay my trip to Wisconsin, and The Republican National Convention, by two days, but have just decided that I cannot allow a 'shooter,' or potential assassin, to force change to scheduling, or anything else," the former president wrote on social media platform Truth Social.

The four-day convention kicks off on Monday.

— Lee Ying Shan

Watch Biden's full Oval Office address

President Joe Biden in a rare Oval Office address responded to the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump by condemning violence and urging Americans to cool down their inflamed political discourse.

"We can't allow this violence to be normalized," Biden said. "You know, the political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down."

The shooting "calls on all of us to take a step back, take stock of where we are, how we go forward from here," Biden said in the speech, which lasted less than seven minutes.

Watch the entire address below:

Kevin Breuninger

Biden ends with a call for Americans to 'never lose sight of who we are'

U.S President Joe Biden delivers an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on July 14, 2024. 
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U.S President Joe Biden delivers an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on July 14, 2024. 

Biden ended his Oval Office address by stressing that democratic norms of decency, dignity and fair play are more than just "quaint notions," but "living, breathing realities."

"Look, let's never lose sight of who we are," Biden said.

"Let's remember we are the United States of America. There is nothing, nothing, nothing beyond our capacity when we do it together," he said. "God bless you all, and may God protect our troops."

Biden spoke for less than seven minutes.

Kevin Breuninger

It's Biden's third Oval Office address since taking office

U.S.President Joe Biden delivers a prime-time address to the nation about his approaches to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, humanitarian assistance in Gaza and continued support for Ukraine in their war with Russia, from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S. October 19, 2023. 
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U.S.President Joe Biden delivers a prime-time address to the nation about his approaches to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, humanitarian assistance in Gaza and continued support for Ukraine in their war with Russia, from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S. October 19, 2023. 

Biden's Oval Office address tonight was his third since taking office. It is the seventh time in his presidency that he has delivered an address in primetime, not including his State of the Union addresses.

His most recent primetime address from the Oval Office before Sunday was on Oct. 19, 2023, when Biden delivered remarks on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

– Josephine Rozzelle

Biden: Politics must never be 'a killing field'

President Joe Biden delivers an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on July 14, 2024.
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President Joe Biden delivers an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on July 14, 2024.

Biden condemned political violence in all its forms, declaring that the natural disagreements that arise in a free country must never devolve into a "killing field."

"Disagreement is inevitable in American democracy. It's part of human nature," Biden said. "But politics must never be a literal battlefield or, God forbid, a killing field."

Biden's speech invoked not just the assassination attempt against Trump but also the attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot; and other events.

Kevin Breuninger

Biden begins speech touting 'need for us to lower the temperature'

President Joe Biden said at the start of his national address that he wanted to speak about "the need for us to lower the temperature in our politics."

Biden began speaking from the Oval Office at 8:01 p.m. ET.

Kevin Breuninger

Biden's Oval Office remarks will focus on unity and ending political violence

US President Joe Biden speaks from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 14, 2024. 
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US President Joe Biden speaks from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 14, 2024. 

President Biden is set to deliver remarks from the Oval Office at 8 p.m. ET, where he will make a plea to end political violence in light of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a Biden campaign official previewed to NBC News.

Throughout his campaign, Biden has repeatedly condemned examples of political violence like the 2017 Charlottesville riots and the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, both of which he has at least in part blamed Trump for inciting.

"He has been clear that we don't settle our differences through violence," the Biden campaign official told NBC News. "We settle them at the ballot box."

In the hours since the Trump assassination attempt, some Republican lawmakers have blamed Biden's campaign rhetoric for the shooting.

The campaign official staunchly rejected that notion: "In a moment when Americans should come together and unite to condemn this horrifying attack, anyone – especially elected officials with national platforms – politicizing this tragedy, spreading disinformation, and seeking to further divide Americans isn't just unacceptable – it's an abdication of leadership."

The official said Biden will continue to "draw the contrast" with Republicans' agendas throughout the rest of the week, as the Republican National Convention is in full swing.

After tonight's address, Biden will sit for an interview with NBC News' Lester Holt on Monday.

Rebecca Picciotto

Reid Hoffman clarifies his Trump 'martyr' comment from Sun Valley conference

Reid Hoffman at the Allen & Co. Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho.
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Reid Hoffman at the Allen & Co. Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho.

Democratic donor and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman penned a lengthy X post Sunday afternoon wishing former President Donald Trump a speedy recovery and clarifying a previous comment he made from Sun Valley, Idaho, on Trump being a martyr.

"At a recent business conference, Peter Thiel said that my lawsuit work against Trump was "turning a clown into a martyr." In that context, I replied that I wished that Trump would martyr himself - meaning let himself be held accountable - for his assaults on and lies about women," Hoffman wrote.

"Of course I meant nothing about any sort of physical harm or violence, which I categorically deplore."

Hoffman previously provided financing to E. Jean Carroll's legal efforts against Trump. The two civil trials resulted in a judge ruling that Trump owed Carroll more than $88 million in damages for sexual abuse and defamation.

— Jake Piazza

Trump lands in Milwaukee for RNC

Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's plane lands at lands at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, Wisconsin, on July 14, 2024, The Republican National Convention will take place from July 15th to the 18th. 
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Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's plane lands at lands at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, Wisconsin, on July 14, 2024, The Republican National Convention will take place from July 15th to the 18th. 

Donald Trump has landed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention, which will take place Monday to Thursday. Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend.

Rebecca Picciotto

Mitch McConnell at RNC event: 'How about that fist pump'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) arrives at the U.S. Capitol on July 11, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) arrives at the U.S. Capitol on July 11, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., offered a message of optimism to attendees at a Kentucky delegation event kicking off the Republican National Convention, NBC News confirmed.

"We are not going to let this kind of hatred redefine this country," said McConnell, who attended the event with his wife, Elaine Chao.

"How about that fist pump on the way up," he joked, referencing Donald Trump punching his fist in the air for several seconds as Secret Service rushed him off stage at the rally.

Rebecca Picciotto

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon issues statement on Trump assassination attempt

Jamie Dimon, chairman and chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks during an Economic Club of New York (ECNY) event in New York, US, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. 
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Jamie Dimon, chairman and chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks during an Economic Club of New York (ECNY) event in New York, US, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. 

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon addressed the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in a memo sent out to all employees.

Dimon said the leadership's teams thoughts go out to Trump, his family and the families of the victims injured or killed Saturday evening.

"We must all stand firmly together against any acts of hate, intimidation or violence that seek to undermine our democracy or inflict harm," Dimon also wrote. "It is only through constructive dialogue that we can tackle our nation's toughest challenges."

— Hugh Son & Jake Piazza

Pennsylvania police identify two critically injured victims, confirm they are in stable condition

Law enforcement agents stand near the stage of a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. 
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Law enforcement agents stand near the stage of a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. 

The Pennsylvania State Police identified the three rally attendees who were shot, one who was tragically killed and two who were left in critical condition. All three were Pennsylvania residents.

David Dutch, a 57-year-old resident of New Kensington, and James Copenhaver, a 74-year-old resident of Moon Township, both suffered critical injuries but are now in stable condition, although still hospitalized, according to the police department.

The deceased victim, Corey Comperatore, was a 50-year-old former Pennsylvania firefighter with a wife and two daughters.

Comperatore was identified by Gov. Josh Shapiro earlier Sunday, who had spoken with his family. The governor said his family wanted to let the public know that Comperatore "died a hero" by using his body as a shield to protect them at the rally.

"These victims and their families are certainly in our thoughts today," State Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris said. "The Pennsylvania State Police continue to work tirelessly alongside our federal, state and local partners as this investigation continues."

Rebecca Picciotto

Secret Service says RNC security plan is unchanged, firearms allowed in outer perimeter

A Secret Service agent shifts security barricades into position outside of the Fiserv Forum which is scheduled to host the Republican National Convention (RNC) shortly after learning presumptive Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump was injured at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The RNC will be held at the Forum on July 15-18. 
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A Secret Service agent shifts security barricades into position outside of the Fiserv Forum which is scheduled to host the Republican National Convention (RNC) shortly after learning presumptive Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump was injured at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The RNC will be held at the Forum on July 15-18. 

The Secret Service will not change its security plan for the Republican National Convention, despite the alleged assassination attempt Saturday.

"There have been no changes to our current operational security plans for this event," Audrey Gibson-Cicchino, the RNC coordinator for the Secret Service, said at a Sunday press conference, adding that the plan has been developed over 18 months and has been designated the highest level of security.

"We are confident in these security plans that are in place for this event and we're ready to go."

Firearms will not be allowed inside the convention, nor within the Secret Service's security perimeter. But outside of that perimeter, just blocks away from the GOP convention, firearms will be permitted.

The convention will take place from Monday to Thursday in Wisconsin, an open-carry state. As a result, the Secret Service said it did not have jurisdiction over firearm regulation outside of its outlined security perimeter and deferred to the state's law enforcement.

"We have to respect the Second Amendment right to carry your firearm," Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said at the press conference. "As that is your right, please exercise your right in a responsible manner."

"The Milwaukee Police Department will not tolerate any particular behaviors outside of what is legally allowed in regards to that right," Norman added.

Rebecca Picciotto

Rehab center where gunman worked said his record was 'clean'

Local police block off roads surrounding the home of the suspected shooter of former US President Donald Trump, as the FBI carries out an investigation, in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania on July 14, 2024. Donald Trump said that it was divine intervention that helped him survive an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, and called on Americans to unite. 
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Local police block off roads surrounding the home of the suspected shooter of former US President Donald Trump, as the FBI carries out an investigation, in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania on July 14, 2024. Donald Trump said that it was divine intervention that helped him survive an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, and called on Americans to unite. 

A Bethel Park rehab facility said that the 20-year old gunman worked as its dietary aide, noting that his background check and job performance had never raised an alarm.

"We are shocked and saddened to learn of his involvement as Thomas Matthew Crooks performed his job without concern and his background check was clean," Marcie Grimm, an administrator at Bethel Park Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, the suspected shooter's employer, wrote in a statement.

Grimm said that the facility is "fully cooperating" with law enforcement as the FBI continues its investigation.

"We condemn all acts of violence," Grimm wrote.

Rebecca Picciotto

Suspected shooter pointed gun at municipal officer, sheriff says

A drone view during the police investigation into gunfire at a campaign rally of Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 14, 2024. 
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A drone view during the police investigation into gunfire at a campaign rally of Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 14, 2024. 

Moments before the suspected shooter opened fire on former President Donald Trump, a municipal police officer confronted him, said Butler County Sheriff Michael T. Slupe in an interview with The Washington Post.

The officer lifted himself high enough to look onto the roof, Slupe said, and the suspected shooter pointed his gun at the peering officer. Slupe said the officer was holding the edge of the roof, so he was not holding his gun in his hand, and then dropped down.

Moments later, the gunman opened fire on the rally, according to Slupe's account to The Washington Post.

"He lets go because he doesn't want to get killed," Slupe said to The Washington Post.

The officer from the roof was investigating an earlier report of a suspicious individual, according to the Washington Post.

— Jake Piazza

CNBC's Joe Kernen speaks with former President Trump

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as multiple shots rang out during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 13, 2024. 
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Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as multiple shots rang out during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 13, 2024. 

CNBC Squawk Box anchor Joe Kernen spoke with former President Trump on Sunday, according to Kernen's post on X.

"He asked me to pass on to all that he's doing great and is gratified by all the encouragement and support, from both sides of the aisle," Kernen wrote, adding, "He was in amazing spirits, added he has a little problem with his right ear but was glad he turned his head at the last minute."

Kernen called in to MSNBC with Katy Tur shortly afterward and recapped the roughly three-minute conversation.

Trump told Kernen he received calls from both sides of the aisle, including from some people he did not expect to hear from.

— Jake Piazza

FBI says shooter was a 'lone actor' based on investigation so far, confirms weapon type

FBI Director Christopher Wray is flanked by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, as he discusses charges against three members of an Eastern European criminal organization with ties to Iran's government with conspiring to assassinate a journalist and activist who is a U.S. citizen, during a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, January 27, 2023.
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FBI Director Christopher Wray is flanked by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, as he discusses charges against three members of an Eastern European criminal organization with ties to Iran's government with conspiring to assassinate a journalist and activist who is a U.S. citizen, during a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, January 27, 2023.

The FBI agents investigating the Trump assassination attempt said the suspected gunman acted alone but that there are still many questions that need to be answered.

"At this point the investigation, it appears that he was a lone actor," FBI executive assistant director Robert Wells said during a call with reporters, noting that the investigation is still in its early phases.

Kevin Rojek, the FBI special agent leading the investigation, said that the bureau has confirmed that the suspected shooter used an AR-style 556 rifle, which was purchased legally.

Many questions remain as the investigation continues.

Rojek added that they have not yet "identified an ideology" associated with the gunman and that the FBI is still working to piece together the timeline of the events leading up to the assassination attempt.

The FBI said it had searched the suspected gunman's vehicle and that it is working to get full access to his phone and social media accounts, in order to understand his motive and the sequence of events leading up to the shooting.

During the vehicle search, Rojek said, the FBI found a "suspicious device" that was inspected by bomb technicians. The device is still under analysis.

The FBI officials noted that they are also keeping tabs on the fallout of the events and monitoring the upcoming Republican and Democratic conventions. The FBI said it has not so far identified any existing public safety concerns related to this shooting's aftermath.

Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray were also on the call and extended their condolences to the shooting victims.

"Our hearts are with them and with those critically injured and their families," Garland said.

Wray said the bureau has dedicated the "full force of the FBI to this investigation." That includes criminal and national security teams, tactical support, teams to process crime scene evidence, victim services, specialists, the FBI lab and its operational technology division, he said.

The FBI officials said it has received over 2,600 tips so far, each of which the bureau plans to investigate. They reiterated that the public should report any knowledge of the situation to their tip line at 1-800-CALLFBI (1-800-225-5324) or online at fbi.gov/butler.

Rebecca Picciotto

How the Trump assassination attempt could impact the Republican National Convention

People watch a news station broadcast of the scene as former U.S. President Donald Trump is rushed off stage by Secret Service at his Pennsylvania rally, at a bar across the street from the Fiserv Forum where the Republican National Convention will be held, on July 13, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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People watch a news station broadcast of the scene as former U.S. President Donald Trump is rushed off stage by Secret Service at his Pennsylvania rally, at a bar across the street from the Fiserv Forum where the Republican National Convention will be held, on July 13, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The reported attempted assassination of Donald Trump, just two days before the Republican National Convention kicks off, will likely supercharge the emotional energy of what was already expected to be an intense four-day bout of Trump fanfare.

"When he [Trump] walks in that arena for the first time, the decibel level will be so high it will be almost unmeasurable," Corey Lewandowski, a close Trump ally who is advising the RNC, said Sunday.

Aside from the elevated emotional intensity, the general structure and schedule of the Milwaukee convention is set to remain the same, Wisconsin GOP Chair Brian Schimming said in a press conference, noting that he had spoken with RNC Chair Michael Whatley.

That schedule includes the highly-anticipated announcement of Trump's vice presidential pick, which is expected Wednesday.

In a Truth Social post Sunday, Trump said he was looking forward to addressing the nation from the convention in Wisconsin. Later Sunday, he was en route to the Badger State.

The RNC has over 80 names on its speaker lineup, including former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley, who on Sunday accepted her invitation to speak. She appeared to receive that invitation sometime in the past several days, NBC News reported on Saturday.

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Trump Media CEO extends sympathy for shooting victims, calls for speedy investigation

Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., is seen in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, December 9, 2021.
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Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., is seen in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, December 9, 2021.

Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes sent his condolences to the families of the rally attendees who were killed or wounded, extended support to Donald Trump and demanded the federal government conduct a "fast, thorough" investigation of the assassination attempt.

"I thank God President Trump survived the assassination attempt and is now safe," Nunes said in a Saturday statement.

He also called on federal officials to provide "any security resources requested by President Trump to guarantee his safety."

Trump is the majority stakeholder of Trump Media, the parent company of Truth Social.

Nunes punctuated his statement on a note of optimism, saying, "America will overcome this despicable shooting and together, our nation will endure."

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Trump says he will not delay trip to RNC in Wisconsin

Former President Donald Trump will not delay his trip to Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention, where he will officially be named the party's 2024 presidential candidate, according to his post on Truth Social.

"Based on yesterday's terrible events, I was going to delay my trip to Wisconsin, and The Republican National Convention, by two days, but have just decided that I cannot allow a "shooter," or potential assassin, to force change to scheduling, or anything else," Trump wrote.

Trump said he will leave at 3:30 pm Sunday. The Republican National Convention begins Monday in Milwaukee.

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Biden sends Trump support, urges public not to make 'assumptions' of shooter's motive

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers a statement a day after Republican challenger Donald Trump was shot at a campaign rally, during brief remarks at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 14, 2024. 
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U.S. President Joe Biden delivers a statement a day after Republican challenger Donald Trump was shot at a campaign rally, during brief remarks at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 14, 2024. 

President Joe Biden said he was grateful for Donald Trump's safety, sent his condolences to the shooting victims and urged the public not to speculate about the gunman's motives.

"I'm sincerely grateful that he's doing well and recovering," Biden said, speaking of the former president.

Biden added that he would continue to ensure that Trump had the necessary Secret Service detail to keep him safe. He and Trump spoke on the phone Saturday evening in a rare one-on-one conversation that the White House told NBC News was short but "respectful."

Biden also extended his condolences to the family of Corey Comperatore, the 50-year-old father and former Pennsylvania firefighter who was killed at the rally. The president also wished the other victims a full recovery.

"There is no place in America for this kind of violence or any violence for that matter," Biden said, reiterating his comments from a Saturday evening presser.

Biden said he ordered the Secret Service to review all security measures for the upcoming Republican National Convention and is asking for an independent review of the security at Trump's Saturday rally. He said he would share that review with the public.

The president also urged the public not to jump to conclusions about the gunman's motives as the FBI's investigation into the attempted assassination is still ongoing.

"Please don't make assumptions about his motives or affiliations," Biden said. "Let the FBI do their job and their partner agencies do their job."

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Unclear if the devices in gunman's car were explosives, officials say

An Allegheny County Police Bomb Squad car drives towards the home of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected shooter of former US President Donald Trump, as the FBI carries out an investigation, in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, on July 14, 2024. 
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An Allegheny County Police Bomb Squad car drives towards the home of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected shooter of former US President Donald Trump, as the FBI carries out an investigation, in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, on July 14, 2024. 

It is unclear if the containers and canisters in the suspected shooter's car were explosives, two officials told NBC News.

The motive of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old the FBI believes to be the shooter, is still not known. The preliminary count is that Crooks fired eight shots, though that number could change as the FBI, ATF and other agencies continue looking over the site, an official said.

Crooks' family is cooperating with law enforcement, a senior law enforcement official directly briefed on the matter said.

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Suspected gunman believed to have a Discord account

The suspected shooter, now identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, maintained a Discord account that the company does not believe was linked to the alleged assassination attempt, a Discord spokesperson told NBC News via email.

The spokesperson added that the account was rarely used.

"We have identified an account that appears to be linked to the suspect; it was rarely utilized and we have found no evidence that it was used to plan this incident, promote violence, or discuss his political views," the spokesperson told NBC News .

"Discord strongly condemns violence of any kind, including political violence, and we will continue to coordinate closely with law enforcement," the spokesperson added.

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Watch: Biden delivers remarks after Situation Room briefing

President Biden is set to speak this afternoon after receiving an updated briefing in the Situation Room with Vice President Kamala Harris and several top security and law enforcement officials.

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Gov. Josh Shapiro identifies deceased victim as Pennsylvania firefighter Corey Comperatore

Josh Shapiro, governor of Pennsylvania, speaks during a news conference, in Butler, Pa., Sunday, July 14, 2024, concerning the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.
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Josh Shapiro, governor of Pennsylvania, speaks during a news conference, in Butler, Pa., Sunday, July 14, 2024, concerning the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania identified the victim who was shot and killed as firefighter Corey Comperatore.

Shapiro added that he spoke with Comperatore's wife and two daughters who said he "died a hero," diving on his family to protect them as shots were fired.

"Corey was a girl dad. Corey was a firefighter. Corey went to church every Sunday. Corey loved his community," Shapiro said. "Corey was an avid supporter of the former president, and was so excited to be there last night with him in the community."

Along with the killing of Comperatore, the shooting left two civilians critically injured.

The FBI's investigation into the attempted assassination is still ongoing.

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Biden, Harris are in the Situation Room for briefing from top White House security officials

In this image provided by the White House, President Joe Biden, center, and Vice President Kamala Harris, fourth from left, are briefed by national security advisers and members of law enforcement agencies on the apparent assassination attempt Saturday on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pa., in the White House Situation Room in Washington, Sunday, July 14, 2024.
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In this image provided by the White House, President Joe Biden, center, and Vice President Kamala Harris, fourth from left, are briefed by national security advisers and members of law enforcement agencies on the apparent assassination attempt Saturday on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pa., in the White House Situation Room in Washington, Sunday, July 14, 2024.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are receiving an updated briefing in the White House Situation Room from top security and law enforcement officials.

In the room with them are Attorney General Merrick Garland, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, FBI Director Christopher Wray, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle and several others.

Cheatle and Mayorkas, in particular, are facing increasing calls from Congress to provide answers to the public about the security lapses that allowed a gunman to get within shooting range of Donald Trump.

Both the president and the vice president received an initial briefing last night.

Biden delivered on-camera remarks Saturday evening to condemn the political violence and later had a short but "respectful" phone call with Trump, a White House official told NBC News.

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Secret Service, DHS face growing scrutiny on Capitol Hill

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas looks up during a Senate Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing on the department's budget request on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 26, 2021.
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas looks up during a Senate Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing on the department's budget request on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 26, 2021.

As the initial dust of the attempted Trump assassination settles, members of Congress are becoming increasingly vocal about the need for answers on what went wrong.

"The seriousness of this security failure and chilling moment in our nation's history cannot be understated," House Homeland Security Chair Mark Green, R-Tenn., wrote in a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Green demanded documents regarding the security coordination for the event's perimeter, as well as any messages or correspondence between the Secret Service, DHS or president, and other records of Secret Service protocol.

Green joins a variety of Republican lawmakers looking for answers about Saturday's shooting as rumors abound about what went awry, some of which the Secret Service has debunked directly.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said he had been briefed and spoke with Mayorkas on Saturday, though he still has many questions.

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., has also invited the Secret Service director for a congressional hearing to testify on Saturday's events.

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Kid Rock and Ramaswamy listed as top donors to GoFundMe fund for shooting victims

Top donors listed on the GoFundMe page to help victims of the Butler, PA Trump rally shooting.
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Top donors listed on the GoFundMe page to help victims of the Butler, PA Trump rally shooting.

A GoFundMe page created by Donald Trump's campaign finance director that says it was started for the victims and their families from Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has raised more than $800,000.

Some of the largest donations listed include $50,000 from Kid Rock, $30,000 from Vivek Ramaswamy, $15,000 from Ben Shapiro and $10,000 from investor Bill Ackman. Another $10,000 gift appears to be from Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner.

The donations have not been verified by CNBC or NBC News. But Kid Rock, Ramaswamy and Shapiro have all either posted or reposted links to the page on their X accounts.

The GoFundMe page says it was organized Meredith O'Rourke, Trump's national finance director for his 2024 election campaign.

One rally attendee was killed and two others are in critical condition.

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Melania Trump breaks her silence: 'The winds of change have arrived'

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (L) and former First Lady Melania Trump arrive to vote in Florida's primary election at a polling station at the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center in Palm Beach, Florida, on March 19, 2024. 
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Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (L) and former First Lady Melania Trump arrive to vote in Florida's primary election at a polling station at the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center in Palm Beach, Florida, on March 19, 2024. 

Former first lady Melania Trump has broken her silence on the attempted assassination of her husband.

"When I watched that violent bullet strike my husband, Donald, I realized my life, and Barron's life, were on the brink of devastating change," Melania wrote, thanking the Secret Service for their protection.

"A monster who recognized my husband as an inhuman political machine attempted to ring out Donald's passion - his laughter, ingenuity, love of music, and inspiration," she wrote.

"The core facets of my husband's life - his human side - were buried below the political machine. Donald, the generous and caring man who I have been with through the best of times and the worst of times."

It was a rare and emotional statement from the former first lady, who closely guards her privacy and been noticeably absent from Trump's political events since he left the White House in 2021.

Melania Trump sent her sympathies to the families of the victims of the shooting. She also reflected more broadly on the state of division in American politics, and ended her statement on a note of encouragement.

"This morning, ascend above the hate, the vitriol, and the simple-minded ideas that ignite violence," she wrote. "The winds of change have arrived."

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Democratic House Rep. Ruben Gallego sends letter to Secret Service director

WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 14: Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., walks down the House steps after the final votes of the week in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, September 14, 2023. 
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 14: Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., walks down the House steps after the final votes of the week in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, September 14, 2023. 

Rep. Ruben Gallego, an Arizona Democrat and candidate for the Senate, sent a letter to U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle after last night's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

"This was a security failure at the highest level, not seen since the attempted assassination of President Reagan," wrote Gallego. "This cannot happen, and I demand accountability."

Gallego detailed several questions that he wants answers to, including who approved the security plan and whether surrounding buildings were properly assessed for threats.

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White House: Biden and Trump phone call was 'good, short and respectful'

Joe Biden and Donald Trump 2024.
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Joe Biden and Donald Trump 2024.

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump briefly spoke on the phone Saturday evening in a rare one-on-one conversation.

A White House official described the phone call to NBC News as "good, short and respectful."

It was the first time the candidates had spoken to each other since their presidential debate on June 27.

Earlier that evening, Biden delivered brief remarks on camera in Delaware and condemned the political violence, before heading back to Washington.

"There's no place in America for this kind of violence," Biden said Saturday. "It's sick. It's sick."

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Mike Pence says he is grateful for Trump's safety, condemns political violence

Former US Vice President and 2024 Presidential hopeful Mike Pence speaks during his campaign launch event at the FFA Enrichment Center of the Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa, on June 7, 2023. 
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Former US Vice President and 2024 Presidential hopeful Mike Pence speaks during his campaign launch event at the FFA Enrichment Center of the Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa, on June 7, 2023. 

Former Vice President Mike Pence said he and his wife "thank God" for Donald Trump's safety and sent their condolences and support to the victims and their families.

He added a note of gratitude for the Secret Service's "swift response," which he added, "undoubtedly saved lives."

"There is no place in America for political violence and it must be universally condemned," he added.

Pence was one of several government officials targeted by armed rioters during the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol attack, which he partially blamed Trump for inciting.

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Two victims remain hospitalized, authorities say

A person is removed by state police from the stands after guns were fired at Republican candidate Donald Trump at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024. 
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A person is removed by state police from the stands after guns were fired at Republican candidate Donald Trump at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024. 

More than 12 hours after the shooting, two victims remain in critical condition at a local hospital, authorities and a hospital spokesman said.

The victims' names have not been released, and it was unclear Sunday morning when officials would deliver another update.

One attendee at the rally died on the scene, as did the gunman, who was killed by law enforcement.

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Speaker Johnson blames campaign rhetoric: 'We can't go on like this'

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., conducts a news conference in the Capitol Visitor Center after a meeting of the House Republican Conference on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. 
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., conducts a news conference in the Capitol Visitor Center after a meeting of the House Republican Conference on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. 

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed incendiary political rhetoric for Saturday's assassination attempt of Donald Trump and reiterated that Congress is launching a full investigation into the incident.

"We can't go on like this as a society," Johnson said in an interview with NBC's "TODAY." "Everyone needs to turn the rhetoric down."

He pointed to President Joe Biden's campaign rhetoric, including remarks on a private donor call in which Biden said, "It's time to put Trump in the bullseye."

"I know that [Biden] didn't mean what is being implied there," said Johnson, "but that kind of language on either side should be called out."

Congress plans to do a full investigation of the shooting, he said, to answer questions about any potential security lapses and "anything else that the American people need to know."

"Lots more questions than answers this morning," he added.

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Trump says he is prepared to speak at the Republican National Convention

A Truth Social post by the Republican former president of the United States Donald Trump, after a shooting attack during a campaign event in the city of Butler, Pennsylvania. 
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A Truth Social post by the Republican former president of the United States Donald Trump, after a shooting attack during a campaign event in the city of Butler, Pennsylvania. 

Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that he was looking forward to addressing the country at this week's Republican National Convention in Wisconsin.

The former president also thanked the public for its support and sent condolences to the shooting victims and their families.

"We will FEAR NOT, but instead remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of Wickedness. Our love goes out to the other victims and their families," Trump wrote. "I truly love our Country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin."

The RNC is set to take place in Milwaukee from Monday to Thursday.

Saturday's assassination attempt on Trump will not change the RNC's structure, a senior Republican official involved in the planning told NBC News on Sunday.

The official added that the shooting and Trump's survival could color the convention with more emotional overtones, but that the fundamental plan will not change.

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Secret Service debunks claims that Trump was denied additional security

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents on stage at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa.
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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents on stage at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa.

The Secret Service rejected rumors that it had denied Donald Trump's requests for additional security resources.

Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said that the notion that Trump's team asked for more security and was rebuffed "is absolutely false."

"In fact, we added protective resources & technology & capabilities as part of the increased campaign travel tempo," Guglielmi wrote in a social media post.

To prepare for more travel and events on the campaign trail, Trump's team beefed up his Secret Service detail with more special agents and teams, an official told NBC News in May.

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