Michigan politicians speak at Republican convention • Michigan Advance

Three Michigan political leaders will speak this week when former President Donald Trump officially accepts the Republican Party’s presidential nomination. The Republican National Convention (RNC) begins Monday in Milwaukee.

The conference will take place two days after Trump survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. Many elected officials in Michigan have condemned the violenceOne participant was injured and another was killed. identified by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on Sunday as firefighter Corey Comperatore.

Politicians in Michigan pray for Trump after shooting and condemn political violence

Dozens of speakers are scheduled to speak during the four-day RNC conference, including members of Trump’s family and reported Finalists for Trump’s vice presidency: U.S. Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio), U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum.

Michigan residents have also established themselves on the convention’s speaker list: Republican U.S. Representative John James (Shelby Twp.), former U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-White Lake), who is running for the U.S. Senate, and former Republican presidential candidate Perry Johnson.

After shots were fired at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, all three men scheduled to speak at the convention took to social media to express their support for Trump.

Mr Rogers, Who has secured Trump’s support in the race for the US Senate, posted on X After Saturday’s shooting, he said: “Kristi (his wife) and I are grateful for the quick response of first responders to this heinous act and grateful to hear that President Trump is safe and sound following this assassination attempt. Our condolences go out to the family of the innocent man who lost his life yesterday and all those who were injured. God bless America.”

Johnson ran unsuccessful campaigns for the office of Governor of Michigan in 2022 and President in 2024and decided instead to support Trump in the race. After the shooting he posted on X He said: “You can’t stop Trump. He always puts America first. He is resilient. Politics aside, America should be praying for President Trump.”

James, a long-time Trump supporters, posted on X after the shooting: “They tried to silence him. They tried to lock him up. Now they tried to kill him.” post again on Monday and said: “Good morning. President Trump has courageously asked us to fight, and we will. I believe in my heart that this country is still the United States of America – and the best is yet to come!”