Early Tuesday, NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria reported a large police presence along the lower side of Trump Tower, likely in preparation for the event.

Previous Visits to Chicago

Last week, Trump stayed in the city while heading to another appearance not in the Chicago area, leading to a number of street closures both Thursday night and Friday morning.

Politics and Rallies

Trump’s Tuesday event comes one day after his running mate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, reportedly appeared at a fundraiser in Chicago’s suburbs.

Prior Controversy

This would be Trump’s second appearance in Chicago during the campaign season, following his controversial speech at the National Association of Black Journalists’ convention in the city. The event sparked controversy after Trump attacked Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity and promised to pardon Jan. 6 rioters if he were elected president.

Vice President Kamala Harris did not appear at the convention, but spoke to delegates via a virtual call in the weeks that followed.

Upcoming Events

According to her campaign, Harris is set to appear at an audio townhall in Detroit on Tuesday.

Conclusion

The event is expected to be a significant political event in the midst of the campaign season, with Trump’s remarks likely to generate significant attention and media coverage.

FAQs

• When: Tuesday
• Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Location: Downtown Chicago (unspecified)
• Who: Donald Trump, interviewed by Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait
• How to watch: Streamed on the Economic Club of Chicago’s YouTube channel