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The finale night of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee will see a slew of highly anticipated speakers, from former President Donald Trump to former United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
It will also feature some unexpected guests, including WWE Champion wrestler Hulk Hogan and American rocker Kid Rock, who's 1999 album "Devil Without a Cause," featuring the breakout single "Bawitada," sold over 14 million copies.
The theme of Thursday’s final day will be “Make America Great Once Again,” with Trump laying out what his campaign calls his vision for “a new golden age for America.”
Here's what to expect:
What time will the RNC start on Thursday?
According to the GOP’s schedule, festivities are expected to get underway at approximately 5:45 p.m. CT, with Trump’s speech scheduled to begin at 9:09 p.m. CT.
Who will speak at the convention?
In addition to Trump, a number of big names and performers are expected to take the stage Thursday.
Here's the full speaker list and schedule:
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SESSION TIME: 5:32 PM -10:31 PM CT
5:44PM – VIDEO
5:58PM – Senator Steve Daines (MT), Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee
6:02PM – Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee
6:13PM – Diane Hendricks, Co-Founder of ABC Supply
6:25PM – Diane Evans
6:29PM – Linda McMahon, 25th Administrator of the Small Business Administration
6:33PM – VIDEO
6:34PM – Mike Pompeo, 70th United States Secretary of State
6:39PM – Pastor Lorenzo Sewell
6:51PM – John Nieporte - Head Golf Pro, Trump International.
6:55PM – Zach Witkoff, Son of Steve Witkoff
6:58PM – Steve Witkoff, Businessman and Developer
7:28PM – Tucker Carlson - Founder, Tucker Carlson Network
7:40PM – Carrie Ruiz - Golf General Manager, Trump National Doral
7:43PM – VIDEO
7:54PM – Hulk Hogan, Professional Entertainer and Wrestler
8:02PM – Annette Albright - Former School Teacher & Corrections O`icer
8:12PM – Franklin Graham – President and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
8:32PM – VIDEO
8:35PM – Eric Trump
8:52PM – VIDEO
8:53PM – Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship
9:09PM – President Donald J. Trump
10:17PM Christopher Maccio, Opera Singer
(NOTE: Kid Rock is expected to perform at 9:03 p.m.)
What is the theme for Thursday?
According to the campaign, the theme will be “Make America Great Once Again,” a play on the campaign slogan Trump has used in each of the last three presidential elections.
Trump is expected to expand on the party’s proposed policies on border security, with Trump promising extensive deportations of undocumented immigrants if he is elected to the White House. The former president has also promised to resume construction on a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.
He has also pledged to enact tariffs on foreign goods to aid American companies in the world economic market, and to pursue tougher foreign policy initiatives to deter aggression abroad by countries like Iran.
He also has extensively discussed strengthening American support of Israel in their conflict with Hamas, while his running mate JD Vance has spoken out against continued financial support for Ukraine in their war against Russia.
How can you watch speeches live?
NBC Chicago will again offer a live feed of speeches each day through Thursday in the player above, and on the NBC 5 Chicago News 24/7 Streaming channel.
In addition, viewers can also access expanded convention coverage via NBCChicago.com, Telemundochicago.com and their respective apps.
Streaming times include:
Thursday: 6-10 p.m. CT
Beginning at 8 p.m. CT Thursday, NBC 5 will carry NBC News’ live primetime event coverage, featuring the evenings’ highlighted keynote speakers, interviews with prominent politicians and undecided voters, along with a look ahead to next month’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago and November’s eagerly-awaited presidential election.
