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, includingSen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and some of his primary rivals, likeNikki HaleyandFlorida 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.
On Monday, Trump announced Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, as his running mate, and he was formally nominated.
The 2024 Republican National Convention continues Wednesday through Thursday.
Here's a list of everyone who has already spoken, followed by a list of everyone who is expected to speak the rest of the week.
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Who has already spoken at the RNC?
The following politicians, businesspeople and celebrities were among those scheduled to speak at the RNC Tuesday. Follow the hyperlink to view the speech.
- Sen. Rick Scott, R. Fla
- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla
- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas
- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark.
- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo.
- Kari Lake,Senate candidate for Arizona
- Eric Hovde, Senate candidate for Wisconsin
- Bernie Moreno, Senate candidate for Ohio
- Dave McCormick, Senate candidate for Pennsylvania
- Jim Banks, Senate candidate for Wisconsin
- Sam Brown, Senate candidate for Nevada
- Tim Sheehy, Senate candidate for Montana
- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., House Republican Conference Chair
- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., House Majority Whip
- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., House Majority Leader
- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., House Speaker
- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J.
- Hung Cao, GOP U.S. House candidate for Virginia’s 10thcongressional district
- Vivek Ramaswamy, former biotech entrepreneur
- Nikki Haley, former Ambassador to the United Nations under Trump
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a former 2024 GOP presidential candidate
- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Ark.
- Gov. Jim Justice, R-W.Va.
- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tenn.
- Lara Trump, chair of the RNC
- Reince Priebus, former RNC chair and White House chief of staff under Trump
- Ben Carson, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under Trump
- Former Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich.
- Eric Johnson, Mayor of Dallas
- Brenda Bird, Iowa attorney general
- Savannah Chrisley, a reality TV star
- Randy Sutton, founder and chair, Wounded Blue
- Matt Brooks, CEO, Republican Jewish Coalition
- COA Chairwoman Anne Hathaway
The following politicians, businesspeople and celebrities were among those scheduled to speak at the RNC on Monday:
- Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki, with the invocation
- RNC Chair Michael Whatley
- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis.
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga.
- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., who was seen as under consideration to be Trump's vice president
- Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin
- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem
- Venture capitalistDavid Sacks
- Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA
- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., who chairs the RNC’s platform committee
- 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:
- Donald Trump Jr., Trump's son
- Eric Trump, Trump's son
- Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump's soon-to-be daughter-in-law (Donald Trump Jr.'s fiancée)
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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
- Shabbos Kestenbaum
8:30-9 p.m. CT
- The Neutra Family
- Sergeant William Pekrul
9-9:30 p.m. CT
- Donald J. Trump, Jr.
- Usha Chilukuri Vance
9:30-10 p.m. CT
- Vice Presidential Nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio
How to watch and stream 2024 RNC
USA TODAY will provide livestream coverage on YouTubeeach night of the RNC, Monday through Thursday.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X@GabeHauarior email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
