Convention Security Unshaken After Trump Assassination Attempt

U.S. federal officials are maintaining security protocols for the Republican Party's convention despite an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The Secret Service is confident in existing plans. Trump suffered minor injuries and will accept the nomination in Milwaukee, drawing over 50,000 attendees. Unity and increased security are being emphasized.

U.S. federal officials charged with security at the Republican Party's convention, set to kick off in Milwaukee this week, are not planning to change their security protocols despite an assassination attempt against presumptive nominee Donald Trump. Trump, 78, survived with minor injuries and will accept the formal Republican presidential nomination at the four-day event, expected to draw more than 50,000 people.

'We are confident in the security plans for this event and we are ready to go,' said Audrey Gibson-Cicchino, the U.S. Secret Service's coordinator for the convention. 'We are not anticipating any security changes.'

The emphasis from officials aims to assuage security fears, with the Secret Service and police officials stressing that there are no known articulated threats against the Republican National Convention. A 50-year-old volunteer firefighter died shielding his family during the attack, and two other rally attendees were critically wounded.

Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley stressed the coordinated efforts with 40 different law enforcement agencies. 'We feel very comfortable that we're working with the Secret Service,' Whatley said. Law enforcement agents killed the suspected gunman.

Senator Chris Coons emphasized the need for both parties to shore up security for their respective conventions. Democrats are set to hold their convention in Chicago in August, underscoring the urgency to ensure these events proceed safely.

(With inputs from agencies.)