Five memorable moments from Day 1 of the RNC
MILWAUKEE — A vice presidential candidate. A message of unity. A party atmosphere. The Republican National Convention has officially begun, with Republican politicians, delegates and voters gathering in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for a jubilant celebration as former President Trump is formally nominated as the 2024 presidential candidate. But this year’s event comes on the heels of […]
Melania Trump missing as Donald electrifies RNC with grand entrance
MILWAUKEE — When former President Donald Trump and his entourage strode into the Republican National Convention venue at Fiserv Forum in an unexpected but moving entrance, one famous person was absent: former first lady Melania Trump. Continuing her trend of avoiding the spotlight during the 2024 election cycle, the former first lady did not accompany […]
Teamsters Chief O’Brien’s Speech to RNC ‘Stings a Bit’
Former White House press secretary and MSNBC host Jen Psaki said Monday during the network’s coverage of the Republican National Convention that Teamsters President Sean O’Brien’s speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee came as “a bit of a shock” to Democrats. “I think this is a little bit painful. I don’t think it’s […]
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 […]
Bandaged Trump defiantly appears at RNC 2024 just days after dodging assassin’s bullet
MILWAUKEE — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump appeared at the Republican National Convention on Monday, two days after being hit by a sniper’s bullet and left bloody. The 78-year-old former president appeared at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee with most of his right ear bandaged. Just days after the assassination attempt, a bandaged Trump appeared […]
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, […]
Tim Scott delivers rousing RNC speech following Trump assassination attempt: ‘Devil came to Pennsylvania’
MILWAUKEE — Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina delivered an emotional speech on the first night of the Republican National Convention, focusing on how God saved former President Trump during Saturday’s assassination attempt. “Our God still saves, delivers and liberates, because on Saturday the devil came to Pennsylvania with a rifle in his hand,” Scott […]
Trump Jr. Calls MSNBC ‘Clowns’ Live from RNC
Donald Trump Jr. on Monday, during MSNBC’s coverage of the Republican National Convention, said the network is full of “clowns.” “He’s become even more determined. I think it took him a long time to change his message. He’s under constant attack. Times have changed in America. A lot has happened in 48 hours,” Trump Jr. […]
‘We’re Gonna Win’: RNC Kicks Off With Defiance, Unity After Trump Assassination Attempt
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Minutes into the first session of the Republican National Convention’s delegate meeting, the Fiserv Forum erupted with chants of “fight!”, a nod to the message Donald Trump sent to rallygoers after dodging a bullet that was meant to kill him. The nod made it clear that the near-death attempt on Trump’s mind […]
RNC kicks off with unanimous nomination of Trump two days after near-assassination
The Republican National Convention kicked off in the battleground state of Milwaukee on Monday, with Donald Trump formally and unanimously nominated as the party’s nominee, just two days after he was nearly assassinated on the campaign trail. In Wisconsin’s Brew City, about 2,500 Republican delegates gathered at the Fiserv Forum to take part in roll […]