Staff Report

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – Former President Donald Trump became the official nominee of the Republican party for president of the United States at Monday’s Republican National Convention kickoff.

It was just two days after the assassination attempt on the former president at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

Trump picked Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.

“I’ve selected JD Vance as your next vice president,” Trump said on his website.

“I’ve thought about this decision for months, but deep down I always knew that I needed JD Vance on my side to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!

 “When I made this decision, I knew it had to be someone who could step in and serve as your Commander-in-Chief.” And he said Vance was at the top of his list.

The Associated Press reported from the convention: “Saturday’s shooting at a Pennsylvania rally, where Trump was injured and one man died, was not far from delegates’ minds as they celebrated – a stark contrast to the anger and anxiety that had marked the previous few days.

“Some delegates chanted ‘fight, fight, fight’ — the same words that Trump was seen shouting to the crowd as the Secret Service ushered him off the stage, his fist raised and face bloodied.”

On the convention floor, Corey Lewandowski said: “NH proudly casts all 22 votes for my good friend the 45th and soon to be 47th president of the United States Donald John Trump.”

Politico reported that Vice President Kamala Harris called Vance and left a message to congratulate him on becoming Trump’s running mate and reported that an official said she hoped they will meet at the vice presidential debate.