The Republican National Convention in the United States entered its final day on Thursday, July 18th, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Former President Trump will deliver a speech at 10 a.m. Eastern Time and will accept the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential candidate.
This will be his third time running as the Republican candidate and his first public speech since the assassination attempt last Saturday.
The past three days of the Republican National Convention (RNC) have showcased party unity and support for Trump’s third presidential campaign.
Trump’s running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, spoke for the first time at the convention on Wednesday night, outlining his views on the future development of the Republican Party and America.
Many of Trump’s family members have made appearances, including his eldest granddaughter, Kai Trump, who spoke on Wednesday night about her grandfather Trump. It is expected that two heavyweight figures from the Trump family – former First Lady Melania and daughter Ivanka – will be present on Thursday night to support Trump.
Additionally, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson will be speaking tonight.
According to one of Trump’s senior advisors, Chris LaCivita, Trump’s speech tonight at the Republican National Convention will be “very focused on the future.”
LaCivita declined to reveal details about the speech and mentioned that the content may be subject to adjustments.
“We are very pleased with the content of the speech,” he said.
CNN reported around 6 p.m. that Trump’s speech tonight would not mention the name “Biden.”
Trump stated in a series of interviews with conservative media outlets on Sunday that he had abandoned plans for a strong speech when accepting the Republican nomination on Thursday night.
“The speech I was going to give was very impactful,” Trump told The Washington Observer. “To be honest, the current version of the speech will be entirely different.”
Trump has attended the Republican convention every night, but Thursday night will mark his first public speech since the shooting incident.
Many speakers over the past few days have mentioned last week’s assassination attempt and believe it was a divine intervention that saved Trump’s life, injecting a sense of spiritual encouragement into the atmosphere of the conference and the emotions of the attendees.
According to White House officials, National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson will resign at the end of July to return to the Democratic National Committee as a senior advisor.
Watson has held this position for nearly three years, responsible for external press releases from the National Security Council during global crises such as the Ukraine war, the CCP spy balloon incident, and the Israel-Hamas conflict.
An NBC News source revealed that Trump noticed New York Times photographer Doug Mills at the convention, who captured a photo of Trump being hit by a bullet, with the impact clearly visible in the photo. Trump asked how he managed to take the picture, and Mills explained that the bullet hitting Trump’s ear may have slowed its speed, a detail that intrigued Trump.
Before taking the stage to speak, the former president looked around and informed those around him that someone told him the indoor setting was much safer. Upon confirmation, he reiterated the sentiment that indoors was indeed safer.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine stated that he knows the type of person he would like to appoint to fill Vance’s Senate seat but refused to disclose any potential candidate names until after the November election concludes.
If Trump wins the presidential race, Vance will resign from the Senate seat.
“I don’t know who I will pick. I want to know who the candidates are before the election ends. We also have a very important U.S. Senate race for Ohio,” DeWine told CNN.
DeWine, who served in the U.S. Senate for over a decade, expressed his desire for someone willing to work in the Senate, get things done, and accomplish tasks. He emphasized knowing the type of person who could achieve this.
The governor also mentioned seeking someone willing to continue campaigning. The individual appointed by him must ultimately participate in campaigning to win the seat.
“I think we have many excellent people, we really do. I just don’t want to reveal names,” he said.
Conservative commentator and former Fox Business News anchor Lou Dobbs has passed away at the age of 78.
A statement from Lou Dobbs’ social media account X stated: “Dobbs was a warrior until his final moments – fighting for what mattered most to him: God, his family, and his country. Dobbs’ legacy will endure as a patriot and great American.”
Fox News expressed deep sadness at Dobbs’ passing in a statement, acknowledging his remarkable business acumen and broadcasting talent, which helped shape cable news into a successful and influential industry.
The news of Dobbs’ passing was first released on Trump’s social media platform, “Truth Social.”
Trump’s campaign team announced today that Vance will hold his first campaign rally as Trump’s vice presidential candidate on Monday in Middleton, Ohio.
According to The Hill, Vance gathered with a group of Senate Republicans several blocks away from the convention on Thursday to plan his activities for the coming weeks.
Approximately 10 Republican senators and about six Senate candidates attended the meeting.
Former Senator Cory Gardner mentioned that the current focus is on having Vance work in the Midwest and Rust Belt states, which is crucial for victory in November.
Estimated data compiled by the audience analytics company Nielsen indicated that 17.97 million viewers tuned in to the convention program on Wednesday night. The first night attracted 18.1 million viewers.
A statement released on Thursday afternoon by President’s physician Kevin O’Connor stated that Biden is currently experiencing mild upper respiratory symptoms due to a COVID-19 infection and will continue treatment with Paxlovid.
O’Connor mentioned that Biden’s vital signs are normal, and he does not have a fever.
Biden was in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday attending a campaign event for Latinx voters but tested positive for COVID-19 after the first event, opting to cancel subsequent activities and return to Delaware for self-isolation.
According to NBC News, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle met with Trump on Tuesday, three days after the shooting incident at Trump’s Pennsylvania rally.
The opening meeting on Monday focused on the U.S. economy under the theme “Making America Prosperous Again,” addressing issues such as inflation and other economic concerns.
A highlight of the evening was Trump’s unexpected appearance at the venue, marking his first public appearance since surviving an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally last Saturday. The audience erupted into applause as he entered the conference hall with a bandage on his right ear.
Immigration and crime were the focus on Tuesday under the theme “Making America Safe Again,” addressing topics such as the influx of immigrants at the southern border, the rise in deaths due to fentanyl and other drugs, and urban crime in the U.S.
A highlight was the speeches by Trump’s competitors – former U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis – to demonstrate party unity.
On Wednesday, the discussion shifted to foreign affairs under the theme “Making America Strong Again.” The most exciting moment of the evening was Ohio Senator JD Vance’s speech, formally announcing him as the vice presidential candidate.
During his approximately 35-minute speech, Vance introduced himself to the American people and praised Trump while publicly calling on working-class voters in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin to vote for them.
Vance RNC Speech: Trump doesn’t need to be in politics, but the country needs him.