Topline
Several former challengers of Trump are expected to speak at the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, including entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.
Key Facts
While Monday’s theme was “Make America Wealthy Once Again,” Tuesday’s programming will be centered around the tagline “Make America Safe Once Again.”
Speakers are expected to take aim at the Biden administration’s border policy and what the RNC is calling “the senseless crime spree and drug flow that plague America.”
Tuesday’s featured speaker programming will begin at 5 p.m. CT, with Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump, the co-chair of the Republican National Committee, set to close out the night after 9:30 p.m.
The convention’s full slate of speakers includes Trump’s sons Donald Jr. and Eric Trump, conservative media personality Tucker Carlson, and elected officials from more than 20 states.
While Trump is not officially slated to speak at the convention Tuesday, he could make another surprise visit following his Monday evening appearance.
Key Background
The convention kicked off Monday with a focus on economics and speakers including Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. The party formally nominated Trump on Monday afternoon, after Trump announced Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate. Trump also made his first major public appearance Monday night after an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, over the weekend. Trump, who arrived with a bandage over his right ear, is expected to speak at the convention’s final day on Thursday.
Here Is The List Of Major Day 2 Speakers, In Order Of Appearance:
Reince Priebus, Chairman of Host Committee
Kari Lake, Arizona Senate candidate
Dave McCormick, Pennsylvania Senate candidate
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice
Hung Cao, Virginia Senate candidate
Florida Sen. Rick Scott
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, House Republican Conference Chair
Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip
Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader
House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson, La.
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt
Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Dr. Ben Carson, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio
Lara Trump, Republican National Committee co-chair
What Is Vivek Ramaswamy’s Net Worth?
Forbes in March estimated the biotech investor’s net worth north of $950 million, though his estimated net worth was more than $1 billion earlier in the year.
Further Reading
‘Not Beholden To Any Party’: What To Know About Teamsters Union Chief Sean O’Brien Who Spoke At RNC (Forbes)
Guns Still Allowed In Area Outside RNC Despite Trump Assassination Attempt—Here’s Why (Forbes)
What To Know About The Republican National Convention: Trump’s VP Announcement—And His New ‘Unity’ Speech (Forbes)
