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Former President Donald Trump has been formally nominated by his party in the upcoming presidential election, with that process playing out at Monday’s first session at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Trump was put over the top in the voting by the Florida delegation, led by his sons Eric and Donald Jr., and will appear on the party’s presidential ticket for the third consecutive election.
Trump also made his pick for his vice presidential nominee on TruthSocial on Monday afternoon, selecting Ohio Sen. JD Vance.
Here are the latest headlines from Milwaukee.
9:26 p.m.: Model Amber Rose describes journey toward embracing Trump, Republican ideals
9:03 p.m.: Trump makes appearance at RNC in Milwaukee
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Former President Donald Trump, wearing a bandage on his right ear, arrived at the RNC in Milwaukee on Monday night, with Lee Greenwood performing his song "God Bless the USA" as he entered the arena.
Trump shook hands with Sen. JD Vance, who was named his running mate on Monday, and with House Speaker Mike Johnson.
7:41 p.m.: Sen. Tim Scott blasts Chicago, says city leadership is example of 'racism'
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott blasted Democratic policies in American cities, and specifically mentioned Chicago during his address at the RNC.
"If you are looking for racism today, you find it in cities run by Democrats. Look on the South Side of Chicago. Poor Black kids, trapped in failing schools. Thousands shot every single year, including one of my former interns," he said.
DaQuawn Bruce was hit by a stray bullet just after completing his internship in Scott's office in Aug. 2018.
According to the latest data from Chicago police, murders have declined 8% from last year in the first half of 2024 and are down 22% from highs experienced in 2021. Shootings are down 3% year-over-year, and are down 27% compared to 2021.
6:46 p.m.: Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson says Trump, Republicans will ‘complete the mission’ in 2024
Monday’s evening session of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee kicked off with Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson saying that the GOP will “complete the mission” that former President Donald Trump started in the 2016 election.
Johnson, who was elected to a third term in the Senate in the 2022 election, addressed the crowd at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum, painting Republicans as a party in tune with the nation’s founding fathers.
“Republicans are the party of opportunity, liberty and prosperity for all,” he said. “We have proven we know how to make life better for all Americans. And we can do it again with a secure border, smaller government less regulation and lower taxes.”
6:21 p.m.: RNC resumes for night of speeches
The Republican National Convention has resumed in Milwaukee, with speakers expected to address delegates on the theme of "Make America Wealthy Again," focused on Trump's economic proposals.
5:46 p.m.: Strict security protocols in place after Trump assassination attempt
The assassination attempt on former President Trump has placed security protocols under a bright spotlight in Milwaukee, as Lexi Sutter reports.
5:40 p.m.: The latest on the investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump
5:30 p.m.: Illinois Republican delegates call for unity, praise Trump as RNC begins
Illinois’ delegates to the Republican National Convention gathered Monday prior to the start of the RNC, echoing a message of unity and of support for former President Donald Trump as he prepared to accept the party’s nomination.
Illinois Rep. Mike Bost, who knocked off former State Senator Darren Bailey in a contested primary earlier this year, also called attention to the support Trump is receiving from Republicans and contrasted it with questions raised by Democrats about the prospects of President Joe Biden’s reelection bid.
“I know who our candidate is going to be,” he said. “They (Democrats) don’t have a clue. They don’t know whether their existing candidate is going to get there, or if they’re going to replace him.”
A morning breakfast for the Illinois delegation saw attendees gather before the nominating process officially took place. Prayers were offered in support of Trump, who was the target of an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
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4:45 p.m.: Who is JD Vance? Things to know about Donald Trump's running mate
Ohio Sen. JD Vance was named former President Donald Trump's running mate on Monday at the Republican National Convention, and Americans are trying to learn more about the 39-year-old Senator.
Vance, raised in Ohio, is a former U.S. Marine who rose to prominence with the publication of the 2016 bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy."
For more information on Vance, including his rise to political power, visit the NBC Chicago app.
4:19 p.m.: Convention recesses, will resume at approximately 6 p.m.
The Republican National Convention has gone into recess and will resume at approximately 6 p.m., House Speaker Mike Johnson announced.
The list of expected speakers during the evening session includes Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Goya Foods CEO Bob Unanue and Sean O'Brien, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
4:05 p.m.: Vance nominated by acclimation at RNC as Trump’s running mate
Ohio Sen. JD Vance has been officially named the Republican party’s nominee for vice president after being picked as Donald Trump’s running mate on Monday afternoon.
Rather than going through a full nominating process, the Republican National Convention’s delegates voiced their approval of Vance in a unanimous decision, and he was declared the party’s VP nominee.
Vance is expected to address the convention at some point during the week, but an official schedule has not been released.
3:53 p.m.: Vance introduced to convention crowd
Ohio Sen. JD Vance was introduced to the delegates by House Speaker Mike Johnson, drawing a loud ovation from the crowd in Fiserv Forum.
Vance was announced by Trump as his running mate pick on Monday afternoon as the roll call of states began to confirm Trump's nomination for the Republican ticket.
3:34 p.m.: Biden reacts to Vance's selection as Trump's running mate
President Joe Biden has given his first reaction to the selection of Ohio Sen. JD Vance as Donald Trump's running mate in the 2024 election.
"Here's the deal about JD Vance: he talks a big game about working people," Biden told Bloomberg. "But now, he and Trump want to raise taxes on middle-class families while pushing more tax cuts for the rich."
3:20 p.m.: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to get Secret Service protection
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will get Secret Service protection after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump this week.
President Joe Biden directed Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas to give Kennedy that protection this week in the wake of the shooting.
Trump had called for Kennedy to receive protection in a post on Truth Social following the shooting.
2:49 p.m.: Rep. Mary Miller casts Illinois' delegate votes to Trump
Rep. Mary Miller, who represents Illinois' 15th Congressional district, formally pledged the state's 64 delegate votes to Trump during the roll call of states.
“I’m proud to represent Illinois, the Land of Lincoln, the first Republican president, and on behalf of parents who are horrified by Joe Biden’s attack on parental rights," she said. "On behalf of farmers who are being crushed by the Biden economy. On behalf of our daughters who Biden is forcing to compete against men in sports, and on behalf of the victims of the Kamala Harris border crisis, Illinois proudly casts all 64 votes for President Donald J. Trump.”
2:35 p.m.: Indiana Rep. Jim Banks pledges state's delegates to Trump
Indiana Rep. Jim Banks, who is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Mike Braun, pledged the state's delegates to the Republican National Convention to Donald Trump.
2:33 p.m.: Wisconsin welcomes delegates, casts votes for Donald Trump
Brian Schimming, chair of the Wisconsin Republican Party, casts the state's delegate votes for Donald Trump.
2:23 p.m.: Eric Trump, Florida delegation put Trump over top for nomination
Former President Donald Trump is officially the Republican party’s nominee for president after Florida pledged its 125 delegates to him on Monday afternoon.
Trump’s son Eric joined the delegation on the floor of the convention to make the nomination official.
This will mark the third consecutive election that Trump will be the party’s nominee for president, defeating Hillary Clinton in 2016 and falling to President Joe Biden in 2020.
He will aim to become just the second president to serve two non-consecutive terms in office, hoping to join Grover Cleveland in that group.
2:17 p.m.: JD Vance named Trump’s running mate
Trump announced his vice presidential nomination pick on TruthSocial Monday afternoon, selecting Ohio Sen. JD Vance for the role.
Vance, first elected to the Senate in 2023, has been a fierce advocate for Trump’s policies, and was one of four finalists for the role.
Vance is expected to be formally introduced at the Republican National Convention on Monday afternoon.
2:15 p.m.: How to watch, schedule of speakers, security updates and more
Former President Donald Trump is one of dozens of speakers expected to take the podium at the Republican National Convention this week.
For all the latest information on speakers and schedules, visit the NBC Chicago app.
