Editor’s note: This is a developing story and will be updated throughout the day.
Former President Donald Trump officially received the 1,215 delegates he needs to become the official Republican presidential nominee at the convention on Monday. republican national convention exist Milwaukee.
The designation came shortly after Trump’s speech. truth society The announcement of Ohio Republican Sen. JD Vance as his running mate solidifies the Republican vote in November.
Convention begins days after Trump attempts assassination in pennsylvania assembly One rally attendee died and two others were seriously injured on Saturday. The alleged shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot shortly after he opened fire.
The Republican National Committee’s schedule is expected to remain relatively unchanged, although the assassination attempt is likely to heighten the emotional energy of a convention that was expected to be accelerated by Trump’s fanfare.
“When he (Trump) first walks on that stage, the decibel level is going to be so high it’s almost impossible to measure,” Corey Lewandowski, a close Trump ally who advises the Republican National Committee, said on Sunday. express.
Speakers on the first day of the convention include Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, rapper Amber Rose, Trump fundraiser David Sacks, and Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina and South Dakota Former vice presidential candidates including state Gov. Kristi Noem.
From Monday through Thursday, more than 80 of Trump’s closest allies, big donors and other lawmakers are expected to speak. About 50,000 attendees are expected in Milwaukee.
Here’s the full list of speakers set to headline Monday:
- amber rose
- david sachs
- Charlie Kirk (Founder of Turning Point USA)
- Bob Unanu (CEO of Goya Foods)
- Sean O’Brien (President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters)
- North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson
- Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson
- Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene
- Texas Rep. Wesley Hunter
- Michigan Representative John James
- Alabama Senator Katie Britt
- South Carolina Senator Tim Scott
- Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin
- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
- Florida Rep. Byron Donalds
- Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn
- Sarah Workman
- Vanessa Fora
- Mark Rouse
- benjamin joseph
- Linda Owens
