The Republican National Convention is a quadrennial event that spans four days, with this year's convention being held in Milwaukee from July 15 to 18. The city is anticipating over 50,000 guests for the event, as stated on the RNC website.
Milwaukee, a stronghold of Democratic influence in Wisconsin, boasts the largest voter population in the state. Former President Donald Trump reportedly made disparaging remarks about the city, labeling it as 'horrible' in private conversations leading up to the convention. However, his campaign has denied this characterization.
During the convention, GOP delegates from each state and territory nominate the presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the upcoming elections. This year, the nominees are Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance. Trump, having secured 1,215 Republican delegates in March, was a shoo-in for the GOP nomination.
The convention serves as a platform for Republicans to articulate their policies and highlight key elements of their platform ahead of the November election. Various events, ranging from film screenings to delegate breakfasts, are organized, with official sessions taking place in the evenings.
Each day of the convention is themed as follows:
- Monday: 'Make America Wealthy Once Again'
- Tuesday: 'Make America Safe Once Again'
- Wednesday: 'Make America Strong Once Again'
- Thursday: 'Make America Great Once Again'
On Monday, Trump announced Vance as his running mate, with the Ohio senator scheduled to deliver a speech on Wednesday to introduce himself to Republicans nationwide. Trump is slated to address the audience on Thursday evening, with reports indicating that he revised his speech following an assassination attempt on Saturday.
