Trump Draws Cheers at GOP Convention

Donald Trump drew cheers during the first night of the Republican National Convention, two days after a would-be assassin grazed his right ear with a bullet.

Trump entered the Milwaukee venue with a bandaged ear, as GOP delegates and faithful stood with a roaring ovation.

Many chanted "Fight! Fight! Fight!" and pumped their fists, referencing Trump's reaction in the moments after he was wounded at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

The former president mouthed the words "Thank you" to the crowd, before shaking hands with his freshly picked running mate, U.S. Senator J.D. Vance, next to him.

Trump is due to formally accept the party's nomination in a prime-time speech to face Democratic President Joe Biden in the November 5 election.

The four-day convention began less than 48 hours after a gunman opened fire at the outdoor rally, killing one supporter.

The 20-year-old suspect was a registered Republican.

The FBI says it has gained access to the phone of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspect in the shooting of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally.

The statement came, as the bureau continues to investigate the 20-year-old’s motive for the crime.

The former President’s right ear was grazed by a bullet and one supporter was killed before Secret Service agents shot Crooks dead on Saturday. FBI agents were seen entering Crooks' home in Bethel Park, south of Pittsburgh.

Public records showed Crooks was a registered Republican, and that he also donated $15 to a Democratic political action committee when he was 17.

At the time of the shooting, he was employed as a dietary aide at a nursing home. The FBI stressed that its investigation is still in its early stages.

The rifle used by the shooter was legally purchased by his father. Officials said there was no indication that Crooks suffered from any mental health issues.

The shooting is being treated as both an assassination attempt and potential domestic terrorism.