Washington – Former President Donald Trump is set to formally accept the GOP’s presidential nomination on the fourth and final day. Republican National Convention It’s expected to loom large in his address Thursday in Milwaukee, just days after the attack on his life.
He said Washington Examiner In an interview after the assassination attempt, Trump said, “The speech I’m going to give on Thursday is going to be a blast.” “If it hadn’t happened, it would have been one of the most unbelievable speeches,” Biden said, criticizing the administration. “Honestly, it would be a completely different conversation now.”
Republican National Committee co-chair Laura Trump told “CBS Mornings” Americans “Different version“In a speech Thursday night, Trump said his mother-in-law was “really affected” by the experience. He suggested Americans “maybe see a slightly softer version than some at home have seen in the past.”
The fourth day of the Republican National Convention focused on the former president’s vision for the country, centered around the theme of “Make America Great Again,” should he be elected to a second term in the White House. It caps a week in which GOP representatives, governors, lawmakers and other party loyalists have heard Trump’s agenda. economy, Foreign policy And Public safety.
The week started with conference delegates Adopts GOP’s 16-page platform, which affected Trump greatly. A Call vote State delegates were held to officially nominate Trump for president, who completed the primary process a few months later announced Republican presidential candidate.
Former President Ohio Sen. JD Vance announced Monday as his running mate, and delegates formally nominated him for vice president.
The Republican Party continued to work to promote unity within its ranks Assassination attempt on Trump Saturday at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Attending the first three nights of the convention, he wore a white earring that had been grazed by a bullet.
In addition to governors, members of Congress and Senate hopefuls who gave speeches praising Trump, many of his one-time rivals in the GOP primary addressed delegates, including a former ambassador to the United Nations. Nikki HaleyFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum.
Vance, 39, officially accepted the vice presidential nomination in a speech Wednesday night.
“President Trump represents America’s last best hope, lost, never to be found again: a working-class boy born far from the halls of power, a nation who can stand on this platform as the next vice president of the United States of America,” he said.
What’s on the agenda for Day 4 of the Republican National Convention?
Trump’s speech accepting the Republican presidential nomination was the big-ticket item to end the four-day meeting. He will be the last person to address before the conference ends.
According to the Republican National Committee, the theme for the final day will be “Make America Great Again,” and it will focus on how Trump will “bring about a new golden age for America.” The former president’s agenda aims to address America’s standing at home and abroad, ensure American families enjoy prosperity and security, and create revitalization for cities and communities, the party said.
According to the Republican National Committee, “Americans will once again have reason to feel hopeful and optimistic about our country’s future.” “President Trump Will Make America Great Again.”
The official session for the day begins at 5:45 CT, or 6:45 ET, and ends at 10:30 pm CT, or 11:30 pm ET. For a detailed schedule of events around Milwaukee, see the RNC Master Calendar on their website.
Who is speaking?
Among those still scheduled to speak at the convention are Sen. of Montana, who leads the National Republican Senatorial Caucus. Steve Daines and Rep. Richard Hudson, the national Republican congressional leader. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former small business executive Linda McMahon will also deliver remarks, as will former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson, wrestler Hulk Hogan and Trump’s attorney Alina Habba.
Franklin Graham; Eric Trump, the son of a former president; And Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship, is scheduled to speak to Trump within an hour.
How to watch the 2024 RNC on cable
CBS television stations will air the four-day broadcast beginning at 10 p.m. ET. Find yours Here is the local CBS station.
How to watch the 2024 RNC without cable
CBS News will have 24/7 coverage of the convention and will stream each night’s keynotes. You can also watch coverage on your mobile or streaming device.
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