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The final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee will feature a number of highly anticipated speakers, from former President Donald Trump to former United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
There will also be a number of surprise guests, including WWE champion wrestler Hulk Hogan and American rocker Kid Rock, whose 1999 album, “Devil Without a Cause,” featuring the breakthrough single “Bawitada,” sold more than 14 million copies.
The theme of Thursday’s final day is “Make America Great Once Again,” with Trump laying out what his campaign calls his vision for “a new golden age for America.”
This is what you can expect:
What time does the RNC start on Thursday?
According to the GOP schedule, festivities are expected to begin at approximately 5:45 p.m. CT, with Trump’s speech beginning at 9:09 p.m. CT.
Who will be speaking at the conference?
In addition to Trump, a number of big names and artists are expected on stage on Thursday.
Here is the full list of speakers and program:
SESSION TIME: 17:32 – 22:31 CT
5:44 PM – VIDEO
5:58 p.m. – Senator Steve Daines (MT), Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee
6:02 p.m. – Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-09), chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee
6:13 PM – Diane Hendricks, Co-Founder of ABC Supply
6:25pm – Diane Evans
6:29 p.m. – Linda McMahon, 25th Administrator of the Small Business Administration
6:33 PM – VIDEO
6:34 p.m. – Mike Pompeo, 70th United States Secretary of State
6:39 PM – Pastor Lorenzo Sewell
6:51 PM – John Nieporte – Chief Golf Professional, Trump International.
6:55pm – Zach Witkoff, son of Steve Witkoff
6:58 PM – Steve Witkoff, Businessman and Developer
7:28pm – Tucker Carlson – Founder, Tucker Carlson Network
7:40pm – Carrie Ruiz – General Manager of Golf, Trump National Doral
7:43 PM – VIDEO
7:54 PM – Hulk Hogan, professional entertainer and wrestler
8:02 PM – Annette Albright – Former School Teacher and Prosecutor
8:12 PM – Franklin Graham – President and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
20:32 – VIDEO
8:35 PM – Eric Trump
20:52 – VIDEO
8:53 PM – Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship
9:09 p.m. – President Donald J. Trump
10:17 PM Christopher Maccio, opera singer
(NOTE: Kid Rock is expected to perform at 9:03pm)
Donald Trump Jr. focused his ire squarely on the administration of President Joe Biden, saying the Democratic Party had lost its prestige and that his father’s policies could bring the country back to full power.
What is the theme for Thursday?
According to the campaign, the theme will be “Make America Great Once Again,” a play on the campaign slogan Trump has used in each of the last three presidential elections.
Trump is expected to elaborate further on the party’s proposed border security policies, with Trump promising expanded deportations of undocumented immigrants if elected to the White House. The former president has also pledged to resume construction of a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.
He has also promised to impose tariffs on foreign goods to help American companies enter the global economic marketplace, and he has also promised to take tougher foreign policy measures to discourage aggression abroad from countries like Iran.
He has also spoken extensively about bolstering US support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas, while his running mate JD Vance has spoken out against continued financial support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
How can you watch speeches live?
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Additionally, viewers can also access comprehensive coverage of the convention via NBCChicago.com, Telemundochicago.com and their respective apps.
Streaming times include:
Thursday: 6:00-10:00 PM CT
Beginning Thursday at 8 p.m. CT, NBC 5 will air live NBC News’ primetime coverage, including the evening’s keynote speakers, interviews with leading politicians and undecided voters, and a look ahead to next month’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago and the highly anticipated presidential election in November.