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    'Fight, fight, fight:' Donald Trump Jr. combative in RNC speech: Watch

    By James Powel, USA TODAY,

    4 hours ago

    Donald Trump Jr. took the podium at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday to rally his father's supporters after former President Donald Trump secured the Republican Presidential nomination Monday.

    At the start of his speech. Trump Jr. yielded the microphone to his daughter Kai Trump to make her first public speech in support of her grandfather.

    When Trump Jr. reclaimed the podium, he recognized the death of Corey Comperatore during the assassination attempt on his father Saturday. Trump Jr. made multiple allusions to his father's reaction in the moments after the shots were fired as a sign of strength.

    Trump Jr. attacked the administration of Joe Biden on inflation, border policy and so-called cancel culture. Trump Jr. also complained about the Department of Justice and the 34 state felony convictions against Trump Sr.

    The Republican National Convention is in Milwaukee through Thursday where former President Donald Trump on Thursday will formally accept the party’s nomination for the 2024 Election.

    USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network have more than 60 journalists on the ground in Milwaukee and you can follow along with our live blog for updates throughout the day

    RNC live updates: Doug Burgum, Kellyanne Conway take the stage on Day 3 of the RNC

    What to know about Donald Trump Jr.

    • Who he is: Donald Trump's son
    • What he plays: Advisor to his father
    • Key quote: "We will fight with our voices; we will fight with our ideas and on November 5 we will fight with our vote."

    When and where is the Republican National Convention?

    The Republicans' convention will take place over four days, from July 15-18 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

    The Fiserv Forum , home of the Milwaukee Bucks , will be the main venue for the RNC.

    There also will be events at the nearby University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena and the Baird Center.

    How can you watch the event and stay up-to-date on convention news?

    USA TODAY is streaming the RNC from start to finish, and you can watch it here starting Monday, July 15:

    Updates from the RNC will be available at gopconvention2024.com .

    This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'Fight, fight, fight:' Donald Trump Jr. combative in RNC speech: Watch

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