MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Republican National Convention Beginning this week, representatives and officials descend on Wisconsin amid the chaos that follows Try a Saturday in life Former President Donald Trump is gearing up to become the GOP’s official nominee.
The quadrennial event, one of the key battleground states of this cycle, is taking place as not only does Trump lead a party behind him, but Democrats are also reeling. Credibility of President Joe Biden And if they want to make him their candidate.
It’s also happening when federal officials investigate how a gunman ended up Start shooting From a rooftop near a Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania, Killed a bystander Two others were seriously injured.
An outdoor public view of the 2024 Republican National Convention at Fiserve Forum, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Paul Sancia)
Trump, his rival – Ohio Sen. J.T. Vance — some of those who ran against him and many others — will rally support for their candidate and challenge the Democrats’ case for the presidency.
Here’s how to watch the action at the RNC:
When is the RNC?
The conference runs from Monday to Thursday, with prime-time televised speeches and stage performances each night. There is an afternoon session on Monday where officials open the conference and lay down the rules for how it should proceed.
Which channel is hosting the conference?
The RNC will livestream the proceedings on several online platforms, including YouTube and X.
Several networks have announced specials for prime-time portions of the convention, where Trump and other delegates will deliver speeches from the floor.
Other media outlets, both local and national, will stream whatever is happening on the ground. The actual location is closed to the public, behind multiple layers of security with access only to delegates, officials, volunteers and credentialed media.
Where is the RNC held?
Republicans gather at the Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee, home of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks. Other facilities such as the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena and the Baird Center host event spaces, including a filing center for the hundreds of reporters from around the world who will be in town to cover the conference.
Things to know about 2024 elections
Wisconsin is one of the few states expected to be a battleground state in this year’s general election, with a close result between Biden and Trump.
Biden won the state By a narrow margin over Trump in 2020; Last week, it was one in three ” “Blue Wall States” Biden’s campaign said in a memo in November that it presented his “clear path” to victory.
A general view during rehearsals for the 2024 Republican National Convention at Fiserve Forum, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Paul Sancia)
Who will be on stage?
Trump is expected to deliver his nomination acceptance speech on Thursday, though there is another highly anticipated speaker.
Trump waited until Monday to announce Vance as his running mate A post on his true social siteThe convention plans came together and created anticipation as delegates came to town not knowing who would be on the ticket with their nominee.
As is tradition for vice presidential candidates, Vance is expected to take the stage Wednesday night.
Each night’s speeches cover topics ranging from economics to immigration to crime to national security. The campaign hasn’t released a full line-up of speakers, and we didn’t know who was taking the stage each night until a few hours ago.
What next?
Democrats are gathering for their own convention in Chicago next month.
And in September, there is Another discussion Planned between Biden and Trump.
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