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The second day of the Republican National Convention kicked off on Tuesday after a wild first night that included an emotional Donald Trump making his first public appearance since the Pennsylvania rally shooting. Here are a few of the highlights.
- Night 2 Speakers: Former political opponents took to the stage to sing the praises of Donald Trump, including South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis spent most of his speech criticizing Democrats' policies on immigration, education and gender identity. Haley was met with cheers and boos, and threw a 'strong endorsement' behind Trump. Closing out the night were Marco Rubio and RNC co-chair Lara Trump.
- Everyday Americans Share Stories: Five regular people took to the stage and shared emotional stories about why America needs to elect Trump. Staying with the theme of Making American Safe, the stories often brought RNC attendees to tears.
- JD Vance Mania: The face of Trump's VP pick is all over the convention hall, from Trump-Vance T-shirts to Trump-Vance campaign signs. As is tradition for vice presidential picks, he is expected to take the stage on Wednesday night. He joined Trump for the second night of the convention.
- Fatal Shooting Near RNC: The second day of the convention kicked off with a fatal shooting near the perimeter of the RNC.
RNC Day 2 is a wrap
The second day of the Republican National Convention was just as jam packed as the first day - starting out with a fatal shooting near the convention perimeter.
Amid the outside chaos, the night was filled with speeches from former political rivals of Donald Trump who took to the stage to sing his praises from Nikki Haley to Ron DeSantis.
Five everyday Americans whose lives have been impacted by crime shared their emotional stories with the thousands of RNC attendees.
Lara Trump ended the night talking about the impact her father-in-law has had her, their family and the country.
Tomorrow is expected to be another jam packed day at the convention. JD Vance will take the stage to deliver his highly anticipated convention speech.
Check back tomorrow for Newsweek's live blog updates. We are calling it a night for now.
Lara Trump References Harriet Tubman, Other Historical Figures
"We are the country whose founders gave their fortunes, freedom, and lives to pursue the dream of a free society. We are the country of Thomas Edison, Susan B. Anthony, Henry Ford, and Harriet Tubman," Lara Trump said Tuesday.
"We are the country who fought and won two world wars, and we are the country who always rises to meet the moment, no matter how insurmountable attacks."
"In that split second on Saturday, Donald Trump reminded us all of that very history and who we are at our core as a nation — that is the Donald Trump that I know," Lara said.
Lara Trump Wishes Public Could See Donald Through Her Lense
"I know what you hear out there about Donald Trump. I know what you read and what the media tells you, and what out-of-touch celebrities on the left say about this man," his daughter-in-law Lara Trump said Tuesday.
"But when I look at Donald Trump, I see a wonderful father, father-in-law, and, of course, grandfather to my two young children, Luke and Carolina."
"I know that I'm lucky enough to get to call him my father-in-law, and see him a little differently than all of you, but through that lens that I sometimes wish more people could see, this is a man who has sacrificed for his family and man who has truly sacrificed for his country."
Lara Trump Says Life Was Better For Americans Under Donald
"You didn't have to love everything that he tweeted, but you cannot deny you are better off when Donald Trump was in office," the former president's daughter-in-law Lara Trump said.
Lara Trump Addresses Donald Assassination Attempt
"Our family has faced our fair share of death threats, mysterious powders sent to our homes, and tasteless and violent comments directed towards us on social media, but none of that prepares you as a daughter-in-law, to watch in real-time. Someone tried to kill a person you love," Eric Trump's wife, Lara, said Tuesday about Trump's assassination attempt on Saturday.
"None of that prepares you as a mother to quickly reach for the remote and turn your young children away from the screen so that they're not witness to something that scars the memory of their grandpa for the rest of their lives."
MSNBC makes a choice
Donald Trump's two chief rivals for the Republican presidential nominations endorsed him in speeches at the RNC. MSNBC determined that its viewers didn't really want to hear Nikki Haley or Ron DeSantis.
The network, which appeals to liberal viewers, showed a portion of Haley's speech as part of its convention coverage, then cut away to a Rachel Maddow commentary. She discussed Haley's past criticisms of Trump and compared her to a paddle ball that "keeps coming back for another whack."
Maddow brought journalist Tim Alberta in for an interview, where they discussed how Haley had criticized Trump during the campaign. Alberta said some of Haley's former supporters were disappointed in how she had set aside principles in order to back Trump.
MSNBC cameras showed DeSantis speaking to the convention, but the network did not play audio of the speech.
In general, the network has been commenting upon, rather than showing, what is going on at the convention. CNN and Fox News Channel have been showing more of the actual speeches.
-- The Associated Press
Marco Rubio Remembers Trump Assassination Attempt Victim
"He wasn't rich, he wasn't famous, but the only reason why we know his name and story now is because last Saturday, he shielded his wife and daughter from an assassin's bullet —lost his life the way he lived it: a hero," Florida Sen. Marco Rubio said Tuesday about Corey Comperatore, the man who was shot and killed at a Trump rally on Saturday.
JD Vance Attracts Double the Viewers as Joe Biden
Senator JD Vance's interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity attracted twice as many viewers as President Joe Biden's interview with NBC News' Lester Holt Monday night, according to rating data provided to Newsweek.
Biden and Vance both sat down for interviews Monday night at 9 p.m., setting up a direct competition between the two as Vance addressed voters in his first major media appearance after former President Donald Trump named him as his running mate.
Meanwhile, Biden sought to lower political temperatures following a shooting at a Trump rally over the weekend, being investigated as an assassination attempt, and quell concerns about his age from some Democratic voters.
Data provided to Newsweek by Fox News shows that Vance received double the viewers than Biden.
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Donald Trump Considering 'Highly Overrated' CEO for His Cabinet
Former President Donald Trump, who is seeking another shot at the Oval Office, suggested that he is thinking of appointing JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, whom he criticized in the past, to the role of Treasury secretary.
Trump was critical of Dimon after he perceived that he was supporting Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential primaries. Dimon said that the former South Carolina governor and U.N. ambassador could be an alternative to Trump.
"Highly overrated Globalist Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMORGAN, is quietly pushing another non-MAGA person, Nikki Haley, for President," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "I've never been a big Jamie Dimon fan."
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Nikki Haley Booed, DeSantis Cheered as Former Rivals Endorse Trump
While former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley was booed by some Republicans as she took the stage at the Republican National Convention, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was widely cheered.
Both Haley and DeSantis were on the receiving end of former President Donald Trump's ire during the presidential campaign. The Republican primary sparked divides in the Republican party and some Trump supporters haven't fully accepted Haley or DeSantis back into the fold, just as some Haley and DeSantis supporters haven't switched their loyalty to Trump.
But, on Tuesday, both DeSantis and Haley united behind Trump and encouraged every voter to do so, as well.
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Shares Final Thoughts
"President Trump did the job that Kamala won't and Joe Biden simply can't."
Nikki Haley RNC Speech Recap
Newsweek's Alex Rouhandeh reports that Nikki Haley, the last Republican candidate to remain in the primary against former President Donald Trump, entered the convention center to loud cheers as well as scattered boos.
The former UN ambassador was on the receiving end of Trump's ire during the Republican primary and took shots from him for staying in the race too long. She wasn't originally slated to attend, but Trump said in an interview before the convention that he would consider extending an invitation to her. While on stage, Haley acknowledged the invitation she received and said she was honored to accept it.
However, Haley's speech seemed to win Republicans over. While the room went relatively quiet when she said people don't agree with everything Trump says and does, her remark encouraging those people to vote for Trump was met with cheers.
"You don't have to agree with Trump 100% of the time to vote for him," Haley said. "Take it from me, I haven't always agreed with President Trump, but we agree more often than we disagree."
Follow Newsweek's Alex Rouhandeh on X for more updates.
Mother of crime victim brings RNC focus to NY district attorney Alvin Bragg
Madeline Brame, whose veteran son was stabbed to death in Harlem in 2018, brought the crowd's focus Tuesday night to one of right's biggest boogeymen: New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
Brame has publicly criticized Bragg for being soft on crime, including in the case of her son's alleged killer. The crowd responded with roaring applause as Bragg is one of the officials involved in Trump's various legal battles. "They betrayed us and stab us in the back," Brame said about Democrats. "Trump was right when he said they're after us, he's just standing in the way."
-- The Associated Press
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Talks China
"Donald Trump is the very first president in my lifetime to take a hard line against China, and I'm proud to be the first and only governor in the country to kick Communist China off our farmland and out of my state," Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Tuesday.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Slams Jill, Joe Biden
"When I was President Trump's White House Press Secretary, I got the chance to take my 4-year-old son, Huck, to Bring Your Kid To Work Day — much like how Jill now drags Joe to Bring Your Husband To Work," GOP Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Tuesday to a standing ovation from many RNC goers.
Everyday Americans Share Emotional Stories and Reasons for Supporting Trump
Everyday Americans took to the stage at the RNC to share their emotional stories that highlighted the night's theme of "Make America Safe Again."
Rachel Morin's Brother Says 'Trump Cared, Biden Didn't' About Her Murder
The brother of Rachel Morin, the woman who was allegedly raped and murdered by undocumented migrant Victor Martinez Hernandez, claimed Tuesday that he has still never heard from the Biden-Harris administration since her 2023 killing.
"They never apologized," Michael Moris said of the current leaders. "But when Rachel was killed, President Trump called my family to offer his condolences. He wanted to meet with us."
"He cared. That is leadership, and we need real leadership back in the White House," Michael said of Trump.
'We are just tired of line jumpers'
Jeff Haste, a Pennsylvania delegate from Dauphin County, said he thought it was unfair for people to arrive in the country illegally when others have had to follow the law to come to the country.
"My whole issue is illegal immigration. I am all for legal immigration. In fact, I have family members who have immigrated from other countries."
"We are just tired of line jumpers," Haste said. "Folks are coming over here illegally, not going through the process of doing it the right way.
--The Associated Press
Mother Blames Biden, Harris For Son's Fatal Overdose
"I hold Joe Biden, Mala Harris (sic) — what a joke — Gavin Newsom and every Democrat who supports open borders responsible for the death of my son," Anne Fundner, a mother who lost her oldest son to fentanyl-laced pills, said in an emotional speech about the "tragic reality of open border."
Fundner said she also blames those Democrats for the other "innocent children" who died from the effects of open borders.
"For that alone, they should be voted out of office."
US Representative claims he was 'assaulted' at Milwaukee hotel
Rep. Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin said Tuesday that he was the victim of "political violence" after an altercation with an activist.
Van Orden posted on X that he was 'assaulted' while standing in line at a Milwaukee hotel by what appeared to be a member of what he called "the pro-Hamas group CODEPINK."
CODEPINK describes itself as a feminist organization working to end U.S. warfare and imperialism. It posted a video claiming that Van Orden shoved one of its members as the group was trying to get into a Republican luncheon.
The Milwaukee Police Department said in a statement that a 24-year-old woman was arrested in the same block as the hotel for battering a victim around 11:07 a.m. Tuesday. The statement said the victim sustained minor injuries and refused medical attention at the scene. The statement did not identify the woman or the victim.
"This appears to be an incident of political violence and I will never tolerate this," Van Orden said in his post. "Regardless of the severity of the violence, political violence is political violence." He called for people "who choose the path of political violence" to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
"Nothing will change until these people are held accountable," he said.
Van Orden, a first-term representative, has a history of public conflicts. He cursed at high school-aged Senate pages during a late-night tour of the U.S. Capitol in 2023 and threatened a staffer at a Wisconsin library in 2021 over a gay pride display.
-- The Associated Press
WATCH: Nikki Haley gives Donald Trump her strong endorsement
.@NikkiHaley: DONALD TRUMP HAS MY STRONG ENDORSEMENT 🇺🇸#RNCinMKE pic.twitter.com/A9qmIcEQFe
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) July 17, 2024
Shooting Victim Near RNC Identified By Family
The family of the man shot and killed near the RNC Tuesday in Milwaukee was identified by family as Samuel Sharpe Jr., the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Sharpe Jr. was known as Jehovah by many in the neighborhood, according to the outlet.
JD Vance talks about Elon Musk: 'Example of an American entrepreneur'
.@JDVance1 on @elonmusk: Elon is a great example of an American entrepreneur. He's built a company that's employed a lot of good American workers.
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) July 17, 2024
Elon Musk is, in some ways, a throwback to an older generation of American entrepreneur — he builds real things. He builds cars. He… pic.twitter.com/l5VKCQPUjy
Ron DeSantis Takes The RNC Stage
"My fellow Republicans: Let's send Joe Biden back to the basement and let's Donald Trump back to the White House," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis opened his RNC speech on Tuesday.
Vance makes his entrance
Sen. JD Vance, Trump's running mate, entered the GOP convention to Merle Haggard's "America First."
After walking across the floor with his family, he climbed into a box near the stage featuring VIPs including Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin and members of the Trump family.
Cruz's appearance showcase the Republican effort to project unity
Sen. Ted Cruz started his speech by saying "God Bless Donald J. Trump" and then went on to talk about his assassination attempt at a rally on Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania.
"Let me start by giving thanks to God almighty for protecting Donald Trump and for turning his head on Saturday as the shot was fired."
The last time Cruz spoke at the Republican National Convention in 2016, he was booed while battling Trump for the GOP nomination for president. Since then, the two men have had a contentious and publicly tense relationship, exchanging personal insults. But Cruz's appearance depicts an effort by Republicans to show a united front after Saturday's rally shooting.
-- The Associated Press
Donald Trump Arrives At RNC Day 2
Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump walked into Day 2 of the RNC to the live band playing "What I Like About You."
Trump Family Arrives
Eric Trump, followed by Tiffany Trump and her husband Michael Boulos, arrive during the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum.
Evidence From Fatal Shooting Near RNC
Trump Welcomed By RNC Crowd on Day 2
Reality Star Savannah Chrisley Speaks About Incarcerated Parents
"72600019 and 72601019. These may be just numbers to you, but to me, they're my whole heart. These numbers are identification numbers in our federal prison system," reality star Savannah Chrisley said Tuesday about her parents Todd and Julie Chrisley, who are serving time in federal prison on financial charges.
The "Chrisley Knows Best" star added, "We have a two-faced justice system. Just look at what they're doing to President Trump all while, let's face it, Hunter Biden is roaming around, attending classified meetings."
Trump and Vance headed to RNC
CNN is reporting that Donald Trump and JD Vance are expected to arrive at the RNC shortly.
Speaker Johnson paints bleak picture of life under a Democrat government
House Speaker Mike Johnson has called for toning down political rhetoric after the attempted assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
In his RNC speech, Johnson perhaps veered from that standard a bit, framing the November elections as a stark, almost existential choice for voters.
After promising a "thorough" House investigation of the attempt on Trump's life, Johnson said the nation has "come to a moment in America where the basic things that we once took for granted are being openly challenged like never before."
He said the battle is not "just between two opposing political parties" but instead, "We're now in the midst of a struggle between two completely different visions of who we are as Americans, and what our country will be."
Some Republicans have since Saturday blamed President Joe and Democrats for characterizing Trump as a "threat to democracy" with authoritarian leanings.
Johnson suggested in his convention speech that Democratic victories in November were the real threat: "We have no guarantee that this grand experiment in self-governance can endure unless we respond to the call."
-- The Associated Press
Senate candidate with 'front row seat' to Trump shooting speaks
Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania says he had a "front row seat" to Trump's "remarkable strength and resolve in a terrifying, terrifying and unpredictable moment."
McCormick was at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman fired at Trump, grazing his ear and killing one of his supporters in the crowd.
Trump "rose to the challenge," McCormick said, adding it was a "sad and frightening day" for the families of those who were killed and injured.
"And we all thank God President Trump is OK," he said.
-- The Associated Press
Music At The RNC
Singer Lee Greenwood returned to the RNC stage Tuesday to provide music in between speakers.
Greenwood sang his hit song "God Bless the USA" on Monday as former President Donald Trump entered the arena to a standing ovation.
JD Vance wants to highlight 'the contrast' between himself and Harris
Vice presidential nominee JD Vance said he wants to debate Vice President Kamala Harris "because it's important for the American people to see the contrast."
He contrasted Democratic infighting over whether Biden should step aside with unity behind Trump at the Republican convention.
"This party out here is really united behind President Trump," Vance said in an interview with NewsMax from inside the arena. "It's a really good feeling. And I think that that momentum is something you can almost reach out to touch, it's so powerful."
Vance said his phone blew up with calls as soon as Trump offered him the job, and he missed a call from an unidentified number that turned out to be Harris. He said he spoke to Harris Tuesday and "she was very gracious, very cordial." He said he did not save the voicemail message from Harris.
-- The Associated Press
RNC Crowd Loves Former Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy
The crowd seems particularly plugged in to Ramaswamy’s speech, responding loudly to each of his calls and embracing his “vote Trump” chant. https://t.co/sDoiRYlZG3
— Alex J. Rouhandeh (@AlexRouhandeh) July 17, 2024
RNC Attendees Dress For The Occasion
Vivek Ramaswany kicks off speech with joke about his name
Vivek Ramaswany took the stage to a warm welcome from the RNC crowd. He thanked the crowd and reminded everyone that this time last year he was a candidate for president which helped everyone learn how to say his name.
Mike Johnson delivers powerful remarks: 'We will make America safe again'
House Speaker Mike Johnson draws applause when he tells RNC delegates that the House "is conducting an immediate and thorough investigation" of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
"We will make America safe again."
Former Democratic Congressman Speaks At RNC
Former Democratic @Congressman_JVD: I didn't like what the Democrats had become as a party, but more importantly, I didn't like what the Democrat party was doing to our GREAT United States of America. pic.twitter.com/DhwYZnNlSJ
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) July 17, 2024
Steve Scalise addresses RNC crowd
US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise takes the stage to talk about safety, security, and voting. He survived the 2017 Congressional baseball shooting.
Milwaukee Police Chief Arrives for News Conference About Fatal Shooting Near RNC
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman arrives to a news conference during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention near the Fiserv Forum on Tuesday. A shooting unfolded earlier in the day outside of the RNC perimeter.
Nikki Haley also fundraises off impending RNC speech
A ahead of her remarks at the RNC, Nikki Haley blasted out her own fundraising text, just like another former GOP presidential rival — DeSantis.
With a link to watch her upcoming speech at Tuesday night's convention, Haley's former campaign text list also send recipients to a page where donations "will benefit Stand For America PAC," the political action committee that supported her campaign.
Unlike DeSantis' similar message ahead of his own speech, Haley's message didn't offer to split donations with Trump's own fundraising apparatus.
--The Associated Press
Police arrest man with AK-47 outside RNC
A man armed with an AK-47 pistol and wearing a ski mask was taken into custody Monday near the Fiserv Forum, where the Republican National Convention is being held.
A federal law enforcement official said the 21-year-old was arrested after encountering U.S. Capitol Police and Homeland Security Investigations agents.
The officers approached the man, who was carrying a tactical backpack and wearing a mask, because he appeared to be acting suspiciously, the official said. Police found the weapon in his backpack, the official said.
The official was not authorized to publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
--The Associated Press
Elise Stefanik takes RNC stage
Rep. Elise Stefanik speaks during the Republican National Convention on Tuesday.
RNC Goer Pays Tribute To Trump
Arizona delegate Joe Neglia places paper on his ear to match former President Donald Trump's ear wound during the Republican National Convention on Tuesday.
More Fashion Statements From The RNC
Sara Bardy wears a "Don't Tread On Me" dress, an American symbol represented by a snake, outside UnitFiserv Forum on Day 2 of the Republican National Convention on July 16.
Meet the RNC showstopper 4-year-old Babydog
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, who is running for the Senate, delivered his brief RNC speech sitting on a stool behind the rostrum.
The 73-year-old governor often moves gingerly.
A few weeks ago, leading up to the presidential debate in Atlanta, multiple Republican surrogates who traveled to the CNN event for Donald Trump raised questions often about whether 81-year-old President Joe Biden had to "practice standing for 90 minutes."
Justice was joined on the convention stage by his famous 4-year-old pure breed Babydog. It is not the first time Babydog has made a political appearance, often appearing with the governor at the West Virginia statehouse. In one memorable appearance, Justice hoisted her up during his State of the State address and pointed her rear end at the camera.
--The Associated Press
Senate Candidate Pokes Fun At Preferred Pronouns
"My name is Tim Sheehy. Those are also my pronouns," the Montana Senate hopeful said onstage Tuesday to lots of laughter from the RNC crowd.
"I've been a He/She for 38 years, and I can promise you, going to elementary school with that name in the 80s was not fun."
WATCH: More of Babydog cuteness!!!!
❤️ Babydog has a prediction ❤️
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) July 16, 2024
✅ RETAIN the House
✅ FLIP the Senate
✅ OVERWHELMINGLY elect Donald Trump & JD Vance#RNCinMKE pic.twitter.com/tc3h341uux
Sam Brown Recalls Being 'Burned Alive' in Afghanistan
Nevada Senate hopeful Sam Brown gave a powerful speech about his time serving in Afghanistan where he sustained burns covering 30% of his body after coming into contact with a roadside bomb.
"Look at my face. This is the high cost of war," Brown said of his lasting injuries. "If Joe Biden stays in office, service members will pay this price."
Bulldog Babydog steals the show at RNC
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice was interviewed by CNN after his appearance with his beloved bulldog Babydog who has become a staple on the campaign trail.
He talked about how his daughters handed him Babydog when she was 10 weeks ago. He talked about how he loves he she "makes people smile."
Babydog sat quietly by her dad's side during the interview. She had no comment.
Swing-state candidates take the stage
Their home areas will be critical to Republicans' hopes of retaking the chamber this fall, but on Tuesday night, a slew of GOP Senate hopefuls are stumping both for themselves and the man at the top of their ticket, Trump.
Kari Lake of Arizona, Eric Hovde of Wisconsin and Bernie Moreno of Ohio are among those giving speeches in prime time at the RNC Tuesday night.
Other Republicans stumping for Senate seats in states critical to the presidential election are former Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan and Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania.
Each hopeful is taking an opportunity to hit on issues key to their own candidacies at home, promote Trump and take swings at Biden.
Bulldog Shares 'Her 'Predictions'
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice told the RNC crowd that his bulldog, Babydog, had some "predictions" for the future of the Republican party.
"Babydog says we'll retain the house, the majority in the House. We're going to flip the United States Senate overwhelmingly. We're going to elect Donald J Trump and JD Vance in November."
Justice closed, "And Babydog says, 'What is the reason that she knows why we're going to win?' And the answer is one thing: because we're worth it.
WATCH: Kari Lake unleashes about the "Bidenvasion"
.@KariLake: The problems we face caused by the Democrat party are HUGE. But the solutions are SIMPLE:
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) July 16, 2024
STOP THE BIDEN BORDER INVASION & BUILD THE WALL! pic.twitter.com/nDunqLHeTj
Pennsylvania Senate Hopeful Bashes Bob Casey
"My opponent's name is Bob Casey, but you probably don't know him because he does nothing," Dave McCormick, a Pennsylvania Senate candidate said Tuesday at the RNC.
McCormick is a US Army veteran.
Service Dog Returns To RNC For Day 2
Vance and Harris spoke this afternoon: Sources
JD Vance spoke with Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday afternoon, multiple sources familiar with the conversation told ABC News.
It was their first conversation since Vance was announced as Trump's running mate.
The conversation was "brief and respectful," according to a source with knowledge of the call.
Vance and Harris said they are looking forward to debating each other, the sources said, but no specifics were discussed.
-ABC News
Gov. Bill Lee takes the RNC stage
"We, as Republican governors, are joining together — unifying in support of DONALD TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT!"
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) July 16, 2024
— Gov. Bill Lee, @GOPGovs Chair#RNCinMKE pic.twitter.com/CTmCn3dL5w
Anne Hathaway opens Day 2 of RNC
FULL REMARKS: Convention Chairwoman Anne Hathaway opens day two of the #RNCinMKE pic.twitter.com/JoL2uP9g2a
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) July 16, 2024
JD Vance Angers US Ally Within Hours of Becoming Trump's VP Pick
Senator JD Vance's claim that the U.K. could be the "first truly Islamist country" with nuclear weapons has been widely rejected by U.K. politicians, including the country's new deputy prime minister.
Vance's comment, made at a National Conservatism conference in Washington, D.C. last week, shot to prominence after Donald Trump announced the Ohio Senator as his vice-presidential running mate on Monday.
Vance said: "I was talking with a friend recently...one of the big dangers in the world is nuclear proliferation and of course the Biden administration doesn't care about it and I was talking about what is the first truly Islamist country that will get a nuclear weapon and we were like 'maybe it's Iran, maybe Pakistan already kind of counts' then we sort of finally decided maybe it's actually the U.K. since Labour just took over."
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What We Learned About JD Vance From 'Hillbilly Elegy'
JD Vance's 2016 memoir, a reflection on white working-class America, returned to the top of best-seller charts after he was announced as Donald Trump's running mate this week.
The book was first released just months before Trump won the 2016 presidential election - although, at that time, Vance was no fan of his new boss.
Critics and commentators on both the political left and right hailed the memoir as helping to explain the anger and frustrations in rural America that fuelled the surge in support for Trump. Others, however, argued the book was full of manipulative stories and "ugly stereotypes".
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How Trump-Vance Campaign's New Boeing 737 Differs From Trump Force One
After former President Donald Trump named J.D. Vance as his running mate at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee on Tuesday, the campaign announced that a reconfigured Boeing 737 would be the ticket's official aircraft for the campaign.
Trump's senior advisor, Jason Miller, posted two pictures of the Boeing 737-800 on his X account, including one of the 'TRUMP' and 'VANCE' decals being applied to the aircraft's fuselage.
The plane's livery features a US flag on the tail, the 'Make America Great Again' slogan on the side of the fuselage, and 'Trump 47' on the turbines, referencing the campaign for the 47th presidency.
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Kari Lake Calls Out 'Fake News' At RNC
"Welcome everybody who's watching at home and welcome everybody in this great arena tonight. We love you all. Actually, I don't mean that," Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake said Tuesday.
"I don't welcome everybody in this meeting, in this room, the guys up in the fake news. Frankly, you guys up there in the fake news have worn out your welcome."
Lake was a TV news anchor for 20 years.
Trump's many rivals fall in line
It's former Trump rivals night in Milwaukee as Republicans convene for the second prime-time session of the nominating convention.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Amb. Nikki Haley and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are expected to take the stage. It will be perhaps the clearest indication yet of how much Trump has consolidated the party and remade the GOP brand in his image.
DeSantis was once expected to be a fierce 2024 rival. He dropped out after the initial votes were cast in Iowa.
Haley held on for months, but never threatened Trump and waited until a few weeks ago to explicitly say she would vote for him. She was a late addition to the convention lineup, announced only after the Saturday assassination attempt against Trump.
Cruz was the second-place finisher in the 2016 primaries, and at the convention that summer he delivered a tense, almost bitter speech that drew boos from Trump delegates.
No such divisions are expected tonight.
-- The Associated Press
RNC Attendee Dressed For The Occasion
RNC Speaker: 'Joe Biden Uses Government to Destroy Things'
"Joe Biden has never built anything of his own. He uses a government to destroy things and to make it impossible to give your children the life you dreamed of for them," Julie Harris, President of the National Federation of Republican Women, said onstage at the RNC Tuesday.
"...We need a pro-family president in the White House again. And that president is Donald J. Trump."
Why 'Jeopardy!' Fans Are Furious Over Donald Trump's RNC Appearance
Monday night's episode of Jeopardy! came to an abrupt end thanks to a special broadcast of Donald Trump's appearance at the Republican National Convention.
The interruption came just before the Final Jeopardy, meaning viewers were not able to see contestants Brenna Sniatecki, James Hayakawa, and Isaac Hirsch go head-to-head.
Viewers were not happy with the quick change, taking to social media to lambast ABC for the move. "ABC pre-empting Jeopardy for the Republican National Convention is loser behavior," one person posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).
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Donald Trump Expected To Attend RNC Day 2
Former President Donald Trump is expected to make an apperance Tuesday at the RNC.
He attended the covention on Monday, wearing a bandage over his ear after he was shot during a rally on Saturday.
Columbus Division of Police confirms shooting, saying it happened "in the outer perimeter of the RNC"
The Columbus Division of Police confirms the shooting, saying it happened "in the outer perimeter of the RNC", but says it does not appear related to the convention.
The Columbus Division of Police confirms the shooting, saying it happened “in the outer perimeter of the RNC”, but says it does not appear related to the convention. pic.twitter.com/NsqB2TmyCB
— Adam Rife (@AdamRifeReports) July 16, 2024
Relative Mourns Man Fatally Shot Near RNC
The shooting occurred outside of the security perimeter of the Republican National Convention.
Milwaukee RNC Crowd Stands For The National Anthem
Daniel Erbe, a singer and veteran, performs the National Anthem on Day 2 of the RNC.
Mary Ann Taylor leads Pledge of Allegiance
Mary Ann Taylor leads the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of the second night of the RNC.
Matt Gaetz Interrupting Kevin McCarthy During Live Interview Goes Viral
A video showing Florida Representative Matt Gaetz interrupting former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during a live interview has gone viral on social media.
On Tuesday, Joe Khalil of NewsNation shared a video on X, formerly Twitter, showing the moment Gaetz attempted to interrupt McCarthy while he was speaking during a live interview. "Very awkward moment- Congressman Matt Gaetz tries to interrupt former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's interviews, taunting him," Khalil wrote on X.
In the video, Gaetz is seen walking toward McCarthy and asked "Hey Kevin, what night are you speaking? Are you speaking tonight?"
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Michael Whatley officially calls to order second night of RNC
The second night of the Republican National Convention is underway as Michael Whatley officially calls the event to order.
Bulldog Roams The RNC Stage
How To Watch RNC Day 2
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— GOP Convention (@GOPconvention) July 16, 2024
Cops Stage Media Center After Fatal Shooting Near RNC
Police have set up a media staging area at 17th and Vliet Streets in Milwaukee after a person was shot and killed earlier Tuesday, a rep for the Office of Mayor Cavalier Johnson told Newsweek.
GOP Convention Mocks Joe Biden On Social Media
Getting off stages. Babydog 1. Joe Biden 0. pic.twitter.com/irdQOme0M8
— GOP Convention (@GOPconvention) July 16, 2024
Coast Guard Patrols RNC
CNN Counting Down To RNC
CNN has a constant countdown timer displayed on its screen as it gets closer to Day 2 of the RNC starting at 6 p.m. EST.
Matt Gaetz Poses With Dog Inside RNC
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., poses with Tzeitel, the dog of a Texas delegate, in the Fiserv Forum before the second day's session of Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis.
Nikki Halley arrives to RNC for her podium check ahead of speech
Former GOP Presidential candidate Nikki Haley does her podium check on stage at the Fiserv Forum before the start of the session of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday. Donald Trump Jr., is in the background.
Rudy Giuliani Trips and Falls at Republican Convention
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani tripped and then fell into chairs at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday.
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Company Debuts 'Fight' Sneakers With Trump's Image On Them
A company is now selling sneakers showing an image of Donald Trump with streaks of blood on his cheek and pumping his fist in the air after he was the target of an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.
The white high tops are being sold as "FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT High-Tops" for $299 on a website run by CIC Ventures LLC, a company that Trump reported owning in his 2023 financial disclosure.
The company says the new shoes are limited edition with only 5,000 pairs available and are estimated to ship in September or October. It also said 10 pairs will be randomly autographed.
"These limited edition high-tops, featuring Trump's iconic image with his fist raised, honor his unwavering determination and bravery," it says. "With only 5,000 pairs available, each one is a true collector's item. Show your support and patriotic pride with these exclusive sneakers, capturing a defining moment in history."
CIC Ventures is the same company that debuted "Never Surrender High-Tops," shiny gold sneakers with an American flag detail on the back, for $399.
The sale is another sign the former president's allies intend to capitalize on how Trump reacted after the shooting at a Saturday rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump got back to his feet and pumped his fist toward the crowd, mouthing "Fight, fight."
-The Associated Press
'No Police Officers Injured' In Fatal Shooting Near RNC
The Fraternal Order of Police for the Columbus region released the following statement on social media Tuesday:
"F.O.P. Lodge #9 has recently been made aware that members of the Columbus Division of Police were involved in an officer involved shooting at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this afternoon. F.O.P. Lodge #9 President Brian Steel has been in contact with the Wisconsin State F.O.P. President Ryan Windorff."
"No Officers have been injured however the condition of the suspect is currently unknown."
"Columbus Police Officers along with multiple officers from multiple jurisdictions nationwide are at the RNC to support Milwaukee police with security for the event."
Photos From Shooting Site Near RNC
Witnesses Describe Events Leading Up To Shooting Near RNC
Local Milwaukee news outlet TMJ4 reports they spoke to two people who witnessed the fatal shooting near the RNC on Tuesday.
They say the shooting happened at 14th and Vliet, just blocks away from the convention's security perimeter. The sources claim that two men were fighting with knives at the scene and that the officer involved is from Columbus, Ohio.
They saw a man walk across the street and said police followed him across the street, and shot the man in the back. According to the witnesses, they heard at least six or seven shots fired from multiple officers.
The witnesses say the man who was fatally shot lived at a nearby homeless encampment with them and was just trying to cross the street when police shot him.
Cop Fatally Shoots Person Armed With Knives Near RNC
A Columbus, Ohio, police officer is believed to have shot and killed a person armed with knives while security at the RNC Tuesday in Milwaukee, multiple outlets report.
RNC Speakers - Tuesday
6-6:30 PM EST
Chairwoman Anne Hathaway, Committee on Arrangements
Gov. Bill Lee (TN)
6:30-7 PM EST
Julie Harris, President of National Federation of Republican Women
Hayden Padget, Young Republicans Chairman
Matt Brooks, CEO of Republican Jewish Coalition
Reince Priebus, Chairman of Host Committee
James Crawford, Chair of the Potawatomi Nation
7-7:30 PM EST
Perry Johnson
Kari Lake
Eric Hovde
Bernie Moreno
Former Rep. Mike Rogers (MI)
Dave McCormick
7:30-8PM EST
Jim Banks
Gov. Jim Justice (WV)
Sam Brown
Tim Sheehy
Hung Cao
Sen. Rick Scott (FL)
8-8:30 PM EST
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (NJ)
Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY), House Republican Conference Chair
Rep. Tom Emmer (MN), House Majority Whip
Rep. Steve Scalise (LA), House Majority Whip
Rep. Mike Johnson (LA), House Majority Leader
8:30-9PM EST
Vivek Ramaswamy
Savannah Chrisley
Mayor Eric Johnson
9-9:30PM EST
Sen. Ted Cruz (TX)
Randy Sutton, everyday American
Attorney General Brenna Bird (IA)
Former Amb. Nikki Haley
Gov. Ron DeSantis (FL)
9:30-10PM EST
Sen. Eric Schmitt (MO)
Sen. Tom Cotton (AR)
Michael Coyle, everyday American
Erin Koper, everyday American
10-10:30 PM EST
Anne Fundner, everyday American
The Morin Family, everyday Americans
Madeline Brame, everyday American
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (AR)
Dr. Ben Carson, former Housing & Urban Development Secretary
10:30-11 PM EST
Sen. Marco Rubio (FL)
Co-Chair Lara Trump, Republican National Committee
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Key Takeaways From Day 1 Of The RNC
Republicans rallied around former President Donald Trump two days after his assassination attempt and attacked President Joe Biden's policies and fitness for office Monday on the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
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