JD Vance is set to make his debut with a major address as Donald Trump’s vice-presidential candidate on Wednesday, while the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, shifts its attention to foreign policy on its third day.
Vance is set to be introduced by Donald Trump Jr., his close friend and the person who introduced him to his father in 2021. The theme for Wednesday, “Make America Strong Once Again,” emerges amidst internal disagreements on managing the war in Ukraine. Earlier this year, House Speaker Mike Johnson narrowly succeeded in passing a bill that provided additional funding for Ukraine, despite vocal objections from some Republicans.
What time does the RNC reconvene Wednesday?
Per the GOP’s schedule, the convention’s third evening will commence at 6:45 p.m. ET and continue with speeches until 11 p.m.
Who will speak at the convention?
The speaker lineup is still under wraps, but Vance, who was announced as Trump’s vice-presidential candidate on the convention’s opening day, is confirmed to give a speech.
Vance has been a member of the Senate since January 2023 and is known as one of Trump’s most steadfast supporters during his year and a half in the capital. He gained national attention in 2016 with his memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” and has since been a vocal opponent of foreign interventions, notably U.S. involvement in Ukraine.
He will likely draw on those themes during his remarks, and could potentially address prosecutions of Trump, which he has claimed are politically motivated.
What is the theme for Wednesday’s speeches?
“Make America Strong Once Again” is set as the central theme for the convention’s third day, where the Republican platform advocates for comprehensive reforms in U.S. foreign policy. Key elements of this platform are increasing domestic energy production to decrease reliance on foreign fuel sources, re-establishing peace in Europe, and enhancing military expenditure, as stated by the GOP.
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