Former President Donald Trump is set to take the stage at the 2024 Republican National Convention this week, where he will formally accept his party’s nomination. The event is expected to draw a wide array of GOP leaders, rising stars, celebrities, and members of the Trump family to address the convention from Monday through Thursday. Trump is anticipated to receive a warm reception from supporters and delegates following a recent assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania.
The GOP convention comes at a time when many Democrats are questioning President Biden’s fitness to remain their nominee for the upcoming election. Biden’s shaky performance in a recent debate has raised concerns about his ability to defeat Trump in November and serve another four years in office.
Each day of the convention will have a specific theme, with Monday focusing on the economy, Tuesday on crime and the border, Wednesday on America’s foreign policy, and Thursday, when Trump speaks, centered around his promise to “usher in a new golden age for America.” The event will feature a diverse lineup of speakers, including family members, entertainers, celebrities, industry leaders, RNC leadership, GOP officials, and candidates.
Family members set to speak at the convention include Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Co-Chairman Lara Trump, and Kimberly Guilfoyle. The list of entertainers, celebrities, and industry leaders includes names like Matt Brooks, Tucker Carlson, Savannah Chrisley, Franklin Graham, Lee Greenwood, Alina Habba, Diane Hendricks, Tom Homan, Chris Janson, Perry Johnson, Charlie Kirk, Sean O’Brien, Vivek Ramaswamy, Amber Rose, David Sacks, Bob Unanue, Dana White, and Steven and Zach Witkoff, among others.
RNC leadership will be represented by Chairman Michael Whatley, COA Chairwoman Anne Hathaway, and Host Committee Chairman Reince Priebus. Various GOP officials and candidates from different states will also take the stage to address the convention, including senators, Senate candidates, House members, and governors.
The selection of speakers for the convention reflects a mix of Trump allies, Republican Party figures, and individuals who support Trump’s policies and vision for the country. In addition to political figures, the convention will also feature everyday Americans who embody the themes of the event, such as military veterans, former Democrats turned Trump supporters, union workers, border security advocates, and immigrants impacted by inflation.
Notable absences from the 2024 convention lineup include former Vice President Mike Pence, who ran against Trump for the nomination and has chosen not to endorse him this year. However, Nikki Haley, another former Trump primary rival, is set to speak at the convention after initially not being scheduled to do so. Haley has emphasized party unity by releasing her delegates and encouraging them to support Trump.
The 2020 Republican National Convention saw a different set of speakers, with some familiar faces returning for the 2024 event while others are notably absent. The evolving lineup reflects the changing dynamics within the Republican Party and the shifting alliances and priorities among its members.
As the 2024 Republican National Convention unfolds, it will be a platform for showcasing the party’s vision for the future, rallying support for Trump’s candidacy, and energizing the base ahead of the upcoming election. The diverse array of speakers and the themes of the event highlight the key issues and priorities that the GOP aims to address and champion in the coming years.
