Former President Donald Trump escaped an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, over the weekend. Despite this incident, Trump maintains his plans to attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI this week and forge ahead with his campaign plans.

Yahoo Finance senior columnist Rick Newman joins Morning Brief to analyze the far-reaching implications of this event, offering insights into how this attempt on Trump's life may reshape the upcoming convention, alter the political landscape, and influence market dynamics in the coming months.

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This post was written by Angel Smith