Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
Residents and volunteers in Milwaukee are urging for a lowering of tensions as Republicans gather for their national convention following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Security measures are heightened, and residents are calling for a reduction in political pressure.
Key Points
- Police enforcing buffer zones around Fiserv Forum
- President Biden directing Secret Service to review security measures
- Residents feeling nervous and calling for toning down of rhetoric
- Security forces believed to number in the thousands for the convention
Pros
- Increased security measures are being enforced
- Residents and volunteers are calling for a reduction in political tensions
Cons
- Residents are nervous and on heightened alert
- Political polarization and tensions are high