News of the assassination attempt on former President Trump dominated headlines since news broke Saturday evening, and that won't stop Monday morning.
Why it matters: The 2024 RNC begins today hundreds of miles away in Milwaukee, and the country faces a new level of challenges and fears.
Zoom in: Locally, Virginia politicians from both sides of the aisle condemned the assassination attempt and urged unity against political violence.
- "Suzanne and I are praying for President Trump, praying for his family, and praying for America," Gov. Youngkin, who's scheduled to lead Virginia's delegation at the convention in Milwaukee, posted on X Saturday .
- "We were shocked and alarmed to learn of the violence that took place at the rally today. This is not a reflection of our shared values," Virginia House Speaker Don Scott and House Minority Leader Todd Gilbert wrote in a joint statement .
- Read more local responses rounded up by the RTD .
Here's what else to know as the work week begins, from Axios reporters across the country.
- Trump said a bullet pierced his ear during the shooting, writing on Truth Social on Saturday that he "felt the bullet ripping through the skin." ( Full story )
- A former Pennsylvania fire chief who attended the rally was killed in the attack. His final act was to dive on his family members to shield them. ( Keep reading )
- See photos of the shooting's aftermath.
The alleged shooter was identified by the FBI as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. ( Go deeper )
Witness accounts: Axios reporter Sophia Cai was on the scene in Pennsylvania, and she wrote about what she saw .
The big picture: This will be a defining moment for the presidential election, especially when just days ago the conversation focused almost entirely on Democratic concerns that President Biden didn't have the stamina to win. ( Go deeper. )
- The Biden team now has to juggle a delicate moment as the entire campaign narrative has shifted drastically. ( Full story )
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