RNC 2024: Georgia delegates on security, nominating Trump after assassination attempt
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Emotions are high and security is tight in Milwaukee at the 2024 Republican National Convention after Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Trump.
Marci McCarthy, the chairwoman of DeKalb County’s Republican Party, is serving as one of Georgia’s 59 delegates at the convention.
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"The gravity of us being here is so much more significant than it was when I got off the plane in Atlanta," McCarthy said.
Georgia delegates for the Republican National Convention 2042.
She said Saturday's attack on former President Trump was terrifying but has made the GOP more resilient and energized.
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"We’re pleased to see the amount of security. We saw snipers on the buildings last night at our 'Red, White, and Brew' party," McCarthy said.
Thousands of members of law enforcement have descended on Milwaukee, including some from metro Atlanta.
"Sandy Springs answered the call with several police officers here protecting all of the delegates," McCarthy said.
Sandy Springs officials said the city sent eight police officers and one firefighter to help Milwaukee police keep the convention safe.
Day one of the Republican National Convention 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
"The Republican Party is here. We’re going to nominate President Trump for United States President," she said.
The Secret Service has updated its security plan at the RNC following the weekend’s attempt on Trump’s life but did not provide specifics.
Already, two people have been arrested, and two officers have been hurt in separate incidents outside the convention.