Jul 16, 2024 - Politics & Policy

Trump, Vance announce first rally since assassination attempt

Dave Lawler

Trump smiling with Vance — Trump (C) and Vance (R) at the Republican convention on Monday. Photo: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Former President Trump and Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) will hold their first rally since Vance joined the presidential ticket this Saturday in Michigan, the Trump campaign announced.

Why it matters: Aside from this week's Republican Convention, this will be the first Trump rally since the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania last Saturday. It's also part of Vance's coming out party as Trump's running mate and potential political heir.

Vance and Trump will both address the Republican convention in primetime this week.
They sat side-by-side last night in the convention hall after Trump emerged, his ear bandaged, for his first public appearance since the shooting.

Driving the news: Saturday's event will be held indoors at 5pm ET at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

The Trump campaign announced the event as the first rally to be held after Trump and Vance are formally nominated.

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