{"id":106381,"date":"2024-07-13T15:05:03","date_gmt":"2024-07-13T15:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lascrucestoday.com\/newstalklc\/how-to-watch-what-to-know-about-the-2024-rnc\/"},"modified":"2024-07-13T15:05:03","modified_gmt":"2024-07-13T15:05:03","slug":"how-to-watch-what-to-know-about-the-2024-rnc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lascrucestoday.com\/newstalklc\/how-to-watch-what-to-know-about-the-2024-rnc\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch, what to know about the 2024 RNC"},"content":{"rendered":"
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(WASHINGTON) — The Republican National Convention is set to kick off Monday in Milwaukee — during which former President Donald Trump will accept his party’s presidential nomination.<\/p>\n

During the four-day convention, GOP heavyweights are set to fire up the base, the party’s official platform will be finalized and Trump’s yet-to-be-named running mate will make an appearance.<\/p>\n

Here’s what to know about the RNC and how to follow along with all of the action.<\/p>\n

When and where is the RNC?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2024 Republican National Convention will take place July 15-18 in Milwaukee.<\/p>\n

Activities will take largely at the Fiserv Forum — the home of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks. The nearby Baird Center and Panther Arena will also host events.<\/p>\n

There is a strategic opportunity in having the RNC in Milwaukee. Wisconsin is a crucial battleground state that both Trump and President Joe Biden are looking to win in November.<\/p>\n

Trump narrowly won Wisconsin over Hillary Clinton in 2016. Biden then won it over Trump in 2020, also by a small margin.<\/p>\n

What is the RNC schedule?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each day of the convention will have a “theme,” as the Trump campaign announced in conjunction with the RNC earlier this week. The themes will play off of Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan.<\/p>\n

Monday’s theme is “Make America Wealthy Once Again;” Tuesday’s is “Make America Safe Once Again;” Wednesday’s is “Make America Strong Once Again” and Thursday’s is “Make America Great Once Again.”<\/p>\n

The RNC has released a detailed master calendar, which includes a list of events throughout the week.<\/p>\n

Who is set to speak at the RNC?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The RNC has not yet released a detailed schedule of its speakers, which often include key players and rising stars in the Republican Party.<\/p>\n

Trump’s vice presidential pick is expected to speak at the RNC — though it’s not yet clear what day that speech will occur, nor who Trump’s No. 2 will be.<\/p>\n

Several celebrities are expected to speak at the event in support of Trump — including TV personality Savannah Chrisley, UFC President Dana White and Rapper and model Amber Rose, a source familiar told ABC News.<\/p>\n

Former first lady Melania Trump is expected to attend the RNC, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News, through it’s not clear whether she’ll speak at the event.<\/p>\n

Can I attend the RNC?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The RNC is a credentialed event, which means it is not open to the general public.<\/p>\n

The credentialed attendees include delegates, politicians, media and volunteers. Volunteer opportunities for the event have closed, according to the RNC.<\/p>\n

How can I watch the RNC?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Republican National Committee will stream convention events online.<\/p>\n

ABC News will have special coverage of the RNC — including primetime coverage from 10 p.m. until 11 p.m. ET on ABC every day of the conventions, and on ABC News Live from 7 p.m. until 12 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n

Hulu will also have live reports available all day, and ABC News Live will have robust coverage each day of the convention.<\/p>\n

ABC News Digital and 538 will live blog the latest from the convention and provide analysis as the convention events unfold.<\/p>\n

What is the GOP party platform?<\/strong><\/p>\n

During the event, the full RNC will vote to approve the GOP’s 2024 platform. The 2024 platform committee voted 84-14 earlier this week to adopt a platform, which softens language on the issue of abortion.<\/p>\n

Former Vice President Mike Pence and other anti-abortion conservatives have slammed the platform for the change in the abortion stance.<\/p>\n

The full RNC vote on the platform is set to take place on the convention floor on Monday.<\/p>\n

What about the Democratic National Convention?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Democratic National Convention is set to take place from Monday, Aug. 19-22 in Chicago.<\/p>\n

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