'Unified,' 'fired-up' GOP gathers for first day of convention after Trump shooting
MILWAUKEE — Just days after an assassin’s bullet grazed former President Trump’s ear, Republicans gathered for the first day of their party’s presidential election. But the mood wasn’t somber, but rather upbeat and confident, a stark contrast to when the Republican Convention was held in person eight years ago. “Our party has never been more […]
Republican National Convention Prays for Freedom for Israeli Hostages
The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, opened with several prayers on Monday, including a special one for the Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza. Lord, we pray for the peace of Your eternal city, Jerusalem, and for all the descendants of Abraham. We remember and pray for the release of the hostages […]
Trump meets with RFK Jr. ahead of GOP convention
Former President Trump met with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday morning ahead of the Republican National Convention. Kennedy confirmed the meeting in a statement Monday afternoon. Politico reports The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss possible support for Trump. “There have been a lot of rumors circulating about a […]
RNC Day One: Top takeaways from the Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — The mood was jubilant at the Fiserv Forum Monday to officially nominate former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention just days after a failed assassination attempt. Monday’s night theme was “Make America Wealthy Once Again” but much of the focus of the night was on Trump’s announcement of his vice presidential […]
5 takeaways from the first day of the Republican National Convention
On the first day of the Republican National Convention (RNC), the party was enthusiastic about its traditional nominating convention, despite a mass shooting at one of Donald Trump’s rally just 48 hours earlier. Delegates formally nominated Trump as the party’s candidate, and the former president finally announced Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate […]
RNC 2024 buzz: Scenes from the convention in Milwaukee
The first day of the Republican National Convention was jam-packed with headline news between Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) getting the vice presidential nomination and former President Donald Trump entering the arena after his assassination attempt. But in between, there were notable guests and plenty of colorful delegates. Here are some sights and scenes from Milwaukee […]
Donald Trump Jr. calls MSNBC reporter a ‘clown’ in heated confrontation at convention: ‘Just get outta here!’
Donald Trump Jr. slammed an MSNBC reporter after she pressed him to answer a question about the separation of migrant families during his father’s presidency. Trump Jr. stood with his brother Eric Trump and his wife Kimberly Guilfoyle as he was addressed by MSNBC reporter Jacob Soboroff. “You couldn’t wait with the lies and nonsense.” […]
Trump enters GOP convention wearing bandage over ear
MILWAUKEE — Former President Trump entered the venue to rapturous applause in his first public appearance since being wounded in an assassination attempt on Saturday. The crowd roared as they watched Trump on a video screen wearing a bandage on the ear struck by an assassin’s bullet during Saturday’s rally. He waved to the crowd […]
Convention floor erupts after Trump makes appearance at RNC with bandage, appears to tear up while watching speakers
Former President Donald Trump appeared at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Monday wearing bandages and appearing to shed tears while listening to speeches. Trump wore a white bandage over his right ear, which was shot while speaking at a rally on Saturday. The former president was seated next to Sen. J.D. Vance, […]
GOP convention rock band energizes crowd and social media and drowns out television coverage
The 2024 Republican National Convention crowd of delegates and politicians were treated to an energizing rock concert led by the Nashville-based country music rock band Sixwire, which played popular radio tunes in between speakers on the first day of the convention. The band played a rocking setlist that included “I Want You to Want Me” […]