Former first lady Melania Trump arrives at the RNC

Former first lady Melania Trump arrives on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Melania Trump , former President Donald Trump's wife, has arrived at the 2024 Republican National Convention where her husband will officially accept the Republican nomination tonight.

While first lady, Melania created the "Be Best" anti-bullying campaign which she intended to focus on the well-being of children, social media use and opioid abuse.

On Saturday, during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a lone gunman hiding on a rooftop nearby shot at the former president and struck his ear.

Melania Trump released a statement following the attempted assassination which referred to the shooter, Thomas Michael Crooks, 20, as a "monster" and called on the country to come together.

"When I watched that violent bullet strike my husband, Donald, I realized my life, and Barron's life, were on the brink of devastating change," Melania wrote.

"To the families of the innocent victims who are now suffering from this heinous act, I humbly offer my sincerest sympathy," she added. "Your need to summon your inner strength for such a terrible reason saddens me."

Corey Comperatore, 50, died at the rally from a fatal gunshot wound. He was struck while shielding family members. Two other rally attendees were critically injured.