2024 Republican National Convention
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Trump’s RNC spreads emotional, big-tent MAGA message — a show lauded even by Democrats
From the stage to the floor to the made-for-television production, former President Donald Trump has owned the moment at the Republican National Convention, presided over much of it personally and focused nearly all of the time on his push to sell MAGA to a broader audience.
RNC 2024 Food Tour: Mallory Wilson investigates
Let’s go find out what people are eating! Mallory Wilson with The Washington Times takes a food tour of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Donald Trump recalls assassination attempt at RNC
The crowd at the Republican National Convention is responding to former President Donald Trump’s reenactment of the shooting Saturday in stunned silence, only breaking to gasp at moments of explicit detail.
Trump remembers man slain in Pennsylvania shooting
Former President Donald Trump paused his speech at the Republican National Convention to kiss the firefighter helmet of Corey Comperatore, the man who died after being shot during an assassination attempt at a Trump campaign rally Saturday.
Eric Trump speaks of Trump’s ‘unwavering courage’ at final night of Republican convention
Eric Trump, one of Trump’s three sons, took the stage and said his father has shown “unwavering courage” since the attempt on his life last Saturday in public, but also in private conversations with friends and family.
Trump accepts GOP nomination, cementing party’s embrace of populism
Former President Donald Trump’s acceptance of the Republican nomination on Thursday marked the party’s seismic lurch toward populism in a move to expand its base and lock in critical battleground state voters.
Trump ‘proudly’ accepts GOP presidential nomination
Closing out the Republican National Convention days after surviving an assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for the president saying America must turn the page on hatred.
‘God spared’ Trump’s life, Franklin Graham says
Evangelist Franklin Graham told Republican delegates Thursday that it was God who spared former President Donald Trump’s life from an assassin’s bullet last weekend.
The Hulkster climbs into the political ring for his ‘hero’ Trump at RNC
Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan brought down the house Thursday evening at Fiserv Forum in a vivid speech that drew heavily on his wrestling person and alluding to such 1980s artifacts as his hit record “I Am A Real American.”
Tucker Carlson says Trump’s response to shooting transformed him into the nation’s leader
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said he thinks former President Donald Trump is a changed man after getting shot, turning him into the leader needed to unify the nation.
Alina Habba says Trump is only guilty of loving America
Trump attorney Alina Habba on Thursday told the crowd at the Republican National Convention that Mr. Trump has only committed one crime — loving America.
Recapping RNC day three
On the ground in Milwaukee to discuss RNC day three are Senior Political Reporter Seth McLaughlin and Senior Congressional Reporter Kerry Picket.
Ed Henry: Trump has a real chance to win in November
The Washington Times’ Tim Constantine sits down with journalist Ed Henry at the RNC to discuss the left’s dangerous political rhetoric and what Trump would do to win in November.
Republicans at convention say Trump DOJ won’t mete out retribution against political foes
Former President Donald Trump and his allies have faced felony prosecutions and suffered convictions and even jail time but delegates at the Republican National Convention say they do not envision a Trump Justice Department hunting down political enemies.
Beating Hollywood: Trump’s GOP steals the story
The party of Hollywood has lost the script. Democrats always enjoyed the star power of big-screen royalty such as George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Robert De Niro.
Trump turns to the Hulkster on the final day of RNC
Let me tell you something, brother: Hulkamania is about to run wild at the Republican National Convention.
Families of service members killed during Afghanistan withdrawal criticize Biden at GOP convention
Relatives of some of the 13 American service members killed during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan appeared on stage at the Republican National Convention Wednesday in an emotional moment that revived one of the low points of President Joe Biden’s presidency.
Donald Trump Jr. hails father’s fighting spirit following shooting at Pennsylvania rally
Donald Trump Jr. hailed his father’s fighting spirit in an address to the Republican party faithful in Milwaukee on Wednesday night.
Usha Vance says her husband J.D. is ‘most determined person’ she knows
Usha Vance took the stage Wednesday night for the first time since her husband, Sen. J.D. Vance, became the vice presidential nominee.
GOP senators confront Secret Service director at RNC, demanding she resign or answer their questions
A group of GOP senators confronted Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday evening, demanding she resign or answer their questions about security failures that led to Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Kai Trump talks all about Grandpa Trump at the Republican National Convention
Kai Trump shed light on what former President Donald Trump is like as a grandfather — and it involves golf, candy and soda.
J.D. Vance emphasizes working-class roots in acceptance speech
Sen. J.D. Vance projected his working-class roots onto the stage of the Republican National Convention, debuting as vice presidential running mate to former President Donald Trump, who he said “has given everything he has to fight for the people of our country.”
WATCH: Parents of Hamas hostage speak at Republican convention
The parents of an American man captured by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, and held hostage ever since are speaking at the Republican National Convention.
Grover Norquist: Extend the 2017 tax cuts
The Washington Times’ Tim Constantine sits down with Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist at the RNC to discuss the benefits of the Trump 2017 tax cuts and the impact letting them expire would have on the economy.
Donald Trump has arrived at the Republican National Convention for the third night
The third day of the Republican National Convention kicked off Wednesday with Republicans — led by the newly nominated Donald Trump and his running mate, U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio — shifting their focus to issues of national security and foreign policy.
Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro defiant in RNC speech just hours after prison release
Peter Navarro left federal prison Wednesday and went straight to the Republican National Convention, where he warned Republicans they could be next if Democrats keep control of Washington.
‘You’d better start packing now’: GOP convention vows deportations
The man who ran the government’s deportation force under President Trump vowed Wednesday to restore order to the border and to begin ousting some of the millions of new illegal immigrants who arrived under President Biden.
Senator Ron Johnson: Democrats have made our lives less safe
The Washington Times’ Tim Constantine sits down with Senator Ron Johnson at the RNC to discuss crime, open borders, and inflation.
Make America strong once again: RNC day three in full swing
Washington Times Senior Political Reporters Seth McLaughlin and Susan Ferrechio are on the ground in Milwaukee to discuss day three of the RNC.
J.D. Vance memoir ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ tops the book, movie charts after VP pick
There’s nothing like getting nominated for vice president to give your memoir a second wind on the bestseller lists.
Trump faithful bless miraculous survival; evangelicals spread messianic message through convention
Former President Donald Trump will speak Thursday to a Republican crowd that increasingly views him in a messianic light. His escape from an assassination attempt has convinced many at the Republican National Convention, and in the party at large, that God had a direct hand in preserving his life.
Trump-Vance ticket sets first joint appearance for Saturday in Michigan
And so it starts: Former President Donald Trump and vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance will deliver remarks at a 5 p.m. Saturday rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, according to their campaign.
WATCH: Who wore what? See the hot fashion trends at the RNC
The Washington Times’ Mallory Wilson takes a stroll around Milwaukee for a look at the fashion selection at the 2024 RNC.
Trump granddaughter to speak at RNC
Former President Donald Trump’s 17-year-old granddaughter, Kai Trump, will be taking the stage at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday.
RNC by the numbers: 50,000 attendees, 100,000 balloons, $200 million impact on Milwaukee
The Republican National Convention welcomed 50,000 guests in Milwaukee, including the delegates who nominated Donald Trump and J.D. Vance as the party’s president and vice president candidates.
Kamala Harris becomes high-profile target with Biden campaign in question
Anne Funder, whose son died from fentanyl, is angry at top Democrats, including President Biden and California Gov. Gavin Newsom. But she expressed a particular disdain for Vice President Kamala Harris. She wasn’t the only one.
Teamsters revolt on X against O’Brien speaking at RNC
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ X account slammed its own union president’s decision to speak Monday at the Republican National Convention.
Senator Tommy Tuberville: ‘We need to take care of America first.’
The Washington Times’ Tim Constantine sits down with Senator Tommy Tuberville at the RNC to discuss why the senator opposed Biden’s infrastructure bill.
Lara Trump describes impact of assassination attempt on her father-in-law
Lara Trump, the co-chair of the Republican National Committee and Donald Trump’s daguther-in-law spoke to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Tuesday night, giving an emotional description of the assassination attempt against the former president in Pennsylvania last Saturday.
Trump’s convention speech is anticipated as moment to pull away from Biden in White House race
Former President Donald Trump leads President Biden in key battleground states and now has a golden opportunity, his supporters say, to pull further ahead by connecting with independent and undecided voters with his speech Thursday to cap the Republican National Convention.
Shooter’s attack on Trump doesn’t dent gun-rights fealty at RNC
Republicans at their party convention said their commitment to gun rights and expanding concealed carry wasn’t diminished by the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
VIDEO: Shooter’s attack on Trump doesn’t dent gun-rights fealty at RNC
How is Congress going to move forward with the Second Amendment following the presidential election? Kerry Picket with The Washington Times speaks with Reps. Kat Cammack of Florida and Scott Fitzgerald from Wisconsin about efforts in their states and what they see as the potential direction under a Trump administration.
Make America safe again: A look at RNC day two
Here we are on the second day of the Republican National Convention where the theme is ‘Make America Safe Again,’ where lawmakers, candidates for office, and every day American citizens voice their concerns about illegal immigration, the southern border, and crime across the county.
Trump’s primary rivals praise him in prime-time convention speeches
Former President Trump’s two biggest primary rivals threw their support behind him Tuesday in key speeches at the Republican National Convention.
WATCH: Families at GOP convention blame Biden’s border for relatives’ deaths
Anne Funder struggled through tears at the Republican National Convention as she delivered one of the toughest lines of the night Tuesday, saying she blamed President Biden for her son’s fentanyl overdose.
Trump is back for RNC day two with ear still wrapped
Former President Donald Trump was back in the building Tuesday evening still donning a bandage over the ear that was scraped by a bullet.
House Majority Leader Rep. Scalise says Trump is a courageous and compassionate leader
House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise said he is a survivor of a politically-motivated shooting in 2017 and not many know that while he was fighting for his life, Donald Trump was one of the first to come to console his family at the hospital.
An English bulldog named Babydog makes a primetime appearance alongside Gov. Jim Justice at RNC
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) delivered his address on the second night of the Republican National Convention alongside his pet bulldog Babydog.
Michael Whatley: ‘Why do we have to win?’
The Washington Times’ Tim Constantine sits down with the Chairman of the Republican Party Michael Whatley at the RNC to discuss the impact the attempted assassination on Donald Trump will have on the election cycle and why Republican voters are united in their support of the former president.
Black Republicans increase in droves; with message to Biden, speakers put identity politics to rest
A historic number of Black Americans addressing the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week are making the argument that Donald Trump has broken Democrats’ decades-long lock on Black voters.
Matt Gaetz badgers Kevin McCarthy on convention floor at RNC
Rep. Matt Gaetz tried to goad former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the floor of the Republican National Convention Tuesday, telling him that delegates would boo him if he took the stage.
Vance embraced real Trump after breaking through ‘media’s lies’; gives voice to a new GOP generation
Sen. J.D. Vance’s political transformation reflects the shift in the broader Republican Party.
Rebuild military, limit foreign wars, unleash AI: GOP platform lays out Trump’s security priorities
The construction of an Israel-style Iron Dome missile shield over America. A new — and less regulated — approach to artificial intelligence. Those are a few of the key foreign policy and national security planks inside the Republican Party’s official 2024 platform, a document that’s light on many policy specifics but heavy on the broad “America First” principles that have come to define Donald Trump’s GOP.
Battling billboards welcome conventioneers to Milwaukee
If visitors to Milwaukee didn’t know the Republican National Convention was in town, the hodgepodge of billboards would be a strong hint.
