The US Republican Party's national convention began on Monday in Milwaukee, where delegates confirm former President Donald Trump as their 2024 presidential nominee.

According to reports, delegates from 56 states and territories will approve the party platform, select a presidential ticket, and hear from various speakers, including Trump Jr., model Amber Rose, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and UFC chief Dana White.

Each day of the convention will feature a unique theme inspired by Trump’s "Make America Great Again" slogan. Monday’s theme is "Make America Wealthy Once Again."

Despite a recent assassination attempt on Trump, Secret Service plans remain unchanged. 

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We are in Milwaukee for the 2024 RNC. There’s a heavy police presence around the convention center where the RNC kicks off tomorrow. Workers around here say they’re working on enhancing security even more following yesterday’s shooting that injured former President Trump. pic.twitter.com/7TFpTgTFq3

— Samantha Manning (@SamManningNews) July 14, 2024

On Sunday, Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) raised allegations against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, claiming that he repeatedly denied requests for stronger Secret Service protection for former President Trump.

I have very reliable sources telling me there have been repeated requests for stronger secret service protection for President Trump.

Denied by Secretary Mayorkas. https://t.co/RazOVcJgCk

— Rep. Mike Waltz (@michaelgwaltz) July 14, 2024

Protests of the America First Coalition were reported in Red Arrow Park, where demonstrators staged marches towards the site of RNC.

🚨JUST NOW: Coalition protest march getting underway outside RNC 2024 in Milwaukee.@RNCResearch pic.twitter.com/OJbVMRlGpW

— Ivano Panetti (@ivanopanetti) July 15, 2024

The Democratic Party's national convention is scheduled for August 19-22 in Chicago.