In a matter of just eight days, the U.S. political landscape has changed completely.

President Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 race was the culmination of a head-spinning series of events that began with an attempted assassination of Donald Trump, and ended with Vice President Harris as the frontrunner to be the Democratic nominee.

Here is a timeline of the week that changed the 2024 race to the White House.

Saturday, July 13: Trump assassination attempt

The assassination attempt against former President Trump sent shockwaves around the U.S. and the world.

Live television viewers were stunned after Trump was bloodied at a Pennsylvania campaign rally, where he said a bullet hit his ear. One rally attendee, as well as the gunman, were killed.

The shooting has sparked questions about security protocols, leading to the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on Tuesday.

It also prompted a groundswell of intense support for Trump that could be felt at the Republican National Convention just days later.

Monday, July 15: Trump picks JD Vance as his running mate

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