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The GOP kicks off the Republican National Convention today in Milwaukee, days after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump . CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on the security at the RNC and the latest information on the 20-year-old gunman. Republican Pennsylvania Senate Candidate David McCormick was in the front row of the Butler, PA campaign rally; he recounts the confused moments of the shooting and highlights America’s polarized political rhetoric as a factor in the violence. On both sides of the aisle, lawmakers are calling for civility and peace in a highly charged political environment. After President Biden’s Oval Office address , Biden Campaign co-chair Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) condemns violence and hostile speech. Eamon Javers - 2:11 David McCormick - 13:29 Sen. Chris Coons - 29:51 In this episode: Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers David McCormick, @DaveMcCormickPA Chris Coons, @ChrisCoons Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.