Former President Donald Trump made a grand entrance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Despite wearing a bandage over his right ear, he appeared to be in good spirits as he greeted the crowd with waves and cheers of “Fight! Fight! Fight!” from the audience. Alongside Trump was his newly chosen vice presidential pick, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, and other close allies such as Tucker Carlson and House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Notable Absences from the Trump Family
Interestingly, former first lady Melania Trump and Trump’s daughter Ivanka were absent from the event. Their absence raised eyebrows as both women have been noticeably missing from the campaign trail during this election cycle. However, Trump officially secured the delegates required to become the official GOP presidential nominee earlier on Monday.
The convention took place just two days after an assassination attempt against Trump at a rally where one attendee was killed and two others were critically injured. Despite the shocking incident, the RNC schedule remained relatively unchanged. The convention was already expected to be filled with Trump fanfare, but the assassination attempt added an extra layer of emotional energy to the event.
A Diverse Lineup of Speakers
The first day of the convention featured a diverse lineup of speakers, including Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, rapper Amber Rose, and former running mate hopefuls like South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem. Teamsters Union President Sean O’Brien also gave a notable speech, becoming the first Teamster ever to address a Republican convention.
Over 80 of Trump’s closest allies, big-ticket donors, and lawmakers are expected to speak at the convention throughout the week. The City of Milwaukee anticipates roughly 50,000 attendees. Some of the notable speakers headlining Monday night included David Sacks, Charlie Kirk, Bob Unanue, Sean O’Brien, and Lt. Gov Mark Robinson of North Carolina.
The Republican National Convention was a night to remember, filled with excitement, energy, and a diverse lineup of speakers. Despite unexpected events leading up to the convention, the show went on as planned, showcasing the unwavering support for former President Trump and the Republican Party.
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