MILWAUKEE — Nearly 2,500 delegates have arrived in Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention this week.
Among those delegates is Sarah Reidy-Jones, the former chair of the Mecklenburg County Republican Party.
WCNC Charlotte spoke with Reidy-Jones on the first day of the convention, where she discussed safety concerns following Saturday's assassination attempt and Trump's choice of Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Reidy-Jones told WCNC Charlotte she was excited to finally be a delegate after 16 years. She was supposed to be a delegate at the Republican National Convention in 2020, but couldn't due to COVID. In 2008, Reidy-Jones was an alternate delegate from Kentucky.
When asked about her thoughts on the choice of JD Vance as Trump's running mate, Reidy-Jones expressed her surprise at the choice.
"It was a surprise," she said. "Honestly, I thought there would be some other choices. But it's a solid choice ... I think it's gonna be a new energy. I think anybody has a good chance against Kamala Harris for VP."
Reidy-Jones emphasized positivity and unity in the wake of Saturday's assassination attempt.
"Our condolences go out to the victim but it's resolved us to be united to have a positive vision this week," Reidy-Jones said. "Security has been amazing. I've been to several of these major events. And this is by far the most security, so we feel safe. And we just hope that we have a safe weekend, here and that the DNC goes off safely as well."
Reidy-Jones also told WCNC Charlotte that North Carolina will be on the map at the convention over the next few days.