Milwaukee Police at the scene of the Samuel Sharpe shooting. Sharpe was shot and killed by the Columbus Police during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

A TeamBMW.org truck at the shooting of Samuel Sharpe by Columbus Police in Milwaukee during the 2024 RNC.

Milwaukee Police on the scene of a shooting. Columbus Police shot and killed a homeless man who was brandishing a knife in an argument with another. Columbus Police are in Milwaukee as part of the security surrounding the 2024 RNC.

A flyer for "Trump Cereal" seen in Milwaukee during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Amber Rose and other's wearing Trump MAGA hats at Saint Kates Hotel in Milwaukee during the Republican National Convention.

Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel in downtown Milwaukee stands out at night with its signature red neon signage and alternating blue-and-red window lighting. Opened in 2019, the hotel is known for merging hospitality with contemporary art, housing rotating exhibitions, installations, and performance spaces curated by local and national artists.

Located at the intersection of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street, the building’s design blends early 20th-century architectural elements with a modern artistic identity. The reflective wet pavement and illuminated façade echo Milwaukee’s growing emphasis on creative redevelopment in the city’s cultural and theater district, positioning Saint Kate as both an art destination and a community hub.

Televisions inside a Minneapolis bar show live coverage of the 2024 Republican National Convention, with news networks focusing on the Biden campaign’s response to Donald Trump’s selection of J.D. Vance as his running mate. The empty bar, dimly lit and lined with copper fixtures, reflects the late-night quiet after a long day of political events broadcast nationwide. The scene illustrates how political moments ripple far beyond the convention floor, reaching everyday public spaces where national politics become part of casual conversation.

A brightly painted campaign bus promoting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s 2024 presidential bid sits outside a downtown Milwaukee venue during the Republican National Convention. The vehicle, wrapped in patriotic red, white, and blue artwork, bears slogans such as “The Remedy is Kennedy” and “Heal the Divide,” part of his campaign’s messaging focused on unity and reform.

The bus’s retro RV design, complete with hand-painted lettering and American flag motifs, stands out against the modern glass architecture nearby. Its presence during the RNC reflected the independent candidate’s cross-party outreach and symbolic effort to engage voters across the political spectrum while touring key cities nationwide.

Lightning hits Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee tonight as former President Trump makes an appearance at Day 1 of the 2024 Republican National Convention. With a bandage on his ear following an assassination attempt 2 days ago, he appeared for the first time with chosen VP, J.D. Vance.

Lightning hits Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee tonight as former President Trump makes an appearance at Day 1 of the 2024 Republican National Convention. With a bandage on his ear following an assassination attempt 2 days ago, he appeared for the first time with chosen VP, J.D. Vance.

Boxes of papers found outside the Republican National Convention.

Madison Cawthorn seen at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

MAGA hat wearing delegates at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Delegates gather outside Fiserv Forum at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

A Secret Service officer speaks to local law enforcement officers at the secure perimeter of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

A woman walks with a Trump sign outside the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Protesters from the Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising organization at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Protesters from Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising meet other protesters that marched around the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

A pile of protest signs after a march around the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

A t-shirt in the grass at the 2024 Republican National Convention. It reads No Genocide Joe No Fascist Trump. The whole damn system's got to go! Shirt from The Revolutionary Communist Party.