Donald Trump has been officially named as the Republican presidential nominee, just days after surviving an assassination attempt. The former president was confirmed as the party’s choice for the November election at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee.
Trump, 78, is expected to announce his running mate at the event, with Ohio Senator JD Vance rumoured to be the frontrunner.
The leader of each state announced their results, solidifying Trump’s position to battle the Democratic candidate, likely to be incumbent President Joe Biden, in the upcoming election.
Most delegates were already bound to support Trump, with at least 2,268 of them committed before the RNC began. Although at least 150 delegates were technically “unbound,” many had already indicated their support for Trump prior to the convention.
Biden Expected to Stand Still
[block_4]Despite increasing pressure and scrutiny over his mental fitness and ability to perform the job, President Joe Biden is still expected to receive the Democratic presidential nomination. Biden condemned the violence against Trump and affirmed his intent to run for re-election.
The Democratic National Convention is set for 19 August, with Biden needing to be nominated by 7 August to comply with Ohio state law requirements.
