Sen. Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, speaks during the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on July 15, 2024. (Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
The shooter, who was killed by the Secret Service, has been identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old Pennsylvania man. No motive has yet been released.
RNC 2024 KICKS OFF, TRUMP NAMES JD VANCE AS VP ON NIGHT 1 AS GOP SUPPORT ROLLS IN
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance is greeted by supporters as he arrives at the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on July 15, 2024. (REUTERS/Mike Segar)
"You see, America, this is a difficult time for our nation. Inflation is crushing families, illegal immigration is crushing American workers, failing schools and victimhood culture are crushing our poorest kids. And the weakness of the commander in chief has invited world wars all around our world. Joe Biden is asleep at the wheel, and we're heading over a cliff," Scott said.
WHO IS TRUMP'S RUNNING MATE JD VANCE?
Scott's speech comes the same day Trump announced Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate for the 2024 ticket.
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"After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio," Trump announced on his Truth Social platform Monday afternoon.
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