RNC speakers list: See who is speaking Days 3 and 4, and who already gave speeches
By Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY,
2024-07-17
The 2024 Republican National Convention resumes for its third day Wednesday after a slew of notable GOP leaders took the stage Tuesday to call on Americans to grant former President Donald Trump another term in office.
Some of Trump's most vocal allies, including Sen. Ted Cruz , R-Texas, and some of his primary rivals, like Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis , took the stage Tuesday to slam President Joe Biden for his handling of safety issues including crime and border security, as well as his handling of the opioid epidemic.
The following politicians, businesspeople and celebrities were among those scheduled to speak at the RNC Tuesday. Follow the hyperlink to view the speech.
Amber Rose , a former reality TV star and Trump supporter who had a past relationship with rapper Kanye West
Sean O’Brien , president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
When is Trump scheduled to give his RNC speech?
Trump will deliver his keynote address on Thursday evening to wrap up the convention as delegates officially cast their votes to nominate him as the party's presidential candidate.
Trump family members expected to speak
Trump family members who are still scheduled to speak this week include:
Republican officials and candidates still to speak
The following GOP officials and candidates still to speak at the event include:
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), NRSC Chairman
U.S. Senator JD Vance (R-OH)
U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-9), NRCC Chairman
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL-1)
U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (FL-6)
U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13)
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19)
U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (FL-21)
U.S. Rep. John James (MI-10)
U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (NJ-2)
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-1)
U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13)
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15)
Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND)
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX)
Mayor Trent Conaway, Mayor East Palestine, Ohio
Kellyanne Conway, Former Counselor to President Donald J. Trump
Ric Grenell, Former Acting Director of National Intelligence
Peter Navarro, Former Director of United States Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy
Mike Pompeo, Former U.S. Secretary of State
Linda McMahon, Former U.S. Administrator of SBA
Newt Gingrich, Former U.S House Speaker
Lee Zeldin, Former U.S. Rep. (NY-1)
Celebrities and industry leaders still to speak
The following celebrities and industry leaders are still to speak at the event include:
Tucker Carlson, TV host
Franklin Graham, faith leader
Lee Greenwood, country music star
Alina Habba, Trump Campaign Senior Advisor
Diane Hendricks, Owner of ABC Supply
Tom Homan, Former Acting ICE Director
Chris Janson, country music star
Perry Johnson, businessman
Bob Unanue, CEO of Goya Foods
Dana White, CEO of UFC
Steven and Zach Witkoff, businessman
Wednesday RNC speaking times
Here is a breakdown of Wednesday night's RNC speakers per time slot, according to a source familiar with the event. All times are in central time and subject to change.
6-6:30 p.m. CT
Rep. Brian Mast, R-FL
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-SC
Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-TX
Ric Grenell, former Acting Director of National Intelligence
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-FL
Former Amb. Callista Gingrich
6:30-7 p.m. CT
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich
Peter Navarro, former Director of U.S. Office of Trade & Manufacturing
Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-TX
Thomas Homan, former Acting Director of ICE
David Lara
Jim Chilton
7-7:30 p.m. CT
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Sarah Phillips
Mayor Trent Conaway of East Palestine, Ohio
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum
Kellyanne Conway, former Counselor to the President
7:30-8 p.m. CT
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-FL
Retired Staff Sergeant David Bellavia
Scott Neil
Kimberly Guilfoyle
8-8:30 p.m. CT
Rep. Michael Waltz, R-FL
Christy Shamblin, Cherly Juels, and Herman & Alicia Lopez
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