RNC 2024
The latest news, analysis and updates on the 2024 Republican National Convention.
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Trump returns to the stage. And stays and stays and stays.
He was subdued. Defiant. And everything in between.
The RNC’s closing argument: Trump, Trump Trump
The final evening programming indulged the former president, touching on themes that spanned his life and career.
The RNC was riveted by Trump. Then, they got restless.
Trump spoke for at least an hour and 20 minutes, setting a record for the longest RNC speech.
Trump spoke for 92 minutes. But there are some things he didn’t say.
The GOP nominee avoided mentioning abortion, Covid and the national debt.
Trump described the shooting in depth in his RNC speech. Here’s what he said.
“Once my clenched fist went up ... the crowd realized I was OK and roared with pride for our country like no crowd I have ever heard before,” Trump said.
Opinion | Trump Derailed His Own Convention Speech
The former president’s address was riveting at first — and then turned into something disappointingly familiar.
Trump advisers previewed that he wouldn’t mention Biden. He still did it.
The former president mentioned his successor twice by name, and made reference to him a handful of other times.
Donald Trump called for unity at the top of his speech. Then he went after Democrats.
He said Democrats “used Covid to cheat” to win the 2020 election.
Trump is giving the longest televised acceptance speech ever
The three longest presidential nomination acceptance speeches in history: Trump (2016), Trump (2020) and Trump (2024).
Trump seeks to chip away at a historical bedrock of the Democratic coalition
He said that “every autoworker — union and non-union” should be voting for him because “we’re going to bring back car manufacturing.”
Trump demands end to criminal probes ‘without delay’
And he praised the Florida judge who threw out his classified docs case.
He’ll take the stage as President Joe Biden faces a surge of calls from Dem leaders who want him to drop out of the race.
Hulk Hogan was destined to be at the RNC for Trump
Former President Donald Trump has a long history with professional wrestling.
Hulk Hogan, now a Trumpamaniac, rips off his shirt
The crowd was on its feet as soon as Hogan took the stage on Thursday night.
Trump will describe the shooting in his RNC speech. He won’t mention Joe Biden.
However, he does intend to blame his “opponents’” policies for fueling what he views as a “nation in decline.”
Trump allies begin eyeing a new battlefield if Biden drops out
Trump allies begin wargaming strategies against potential Biden replacements
Trump’s employee says he’s ‘one hell of a golfer’
Trump, whose company owns and operates private and public golf courses across the world, has inextricably intertwined the sport with his image.
Senate, House campaign chairs: Don’t forget about us
Sen. Steve Daines and Rep. Richard Hudson pitched convention-goers on the importance of downballot races.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. isn’t going anywhere yet
The independent candidate is continuing to poll amid speculation of a dropout.
Rubio talks about his future after losing out on VP
He acknowledged that he and Donald Trump sharing a home state hurt his chances.
Dobbs was a staunch Trump supporter.
Burgum on Cabinet speculation: ‘Some big issues in all of them’
“All the secretary speculation — I think we’re now up to eight different Cabinets that have been suggested,” Burgum said.
A changed Trump? Some allies detect an ‘existential’ shift after the shooting
The question is how long it lasts.
The Gaping Hole at the Republican Convention
Trump’s vow of prosecutorial retaliation is largely absent from the convention — and opposed by some Republicans.
Rubio says if Biden exits the race, he should also resign as president
“If he’s not going to be their nominee because he’s not up to it, how can he be our president for the next six months?” Rubio told reporters Thursday.
Johnson: Biden ‘domino effect’ will doom Dems down ballot
The House speaker also says he’s seen signs of the president’s mental deterioration.
European leaders use GOP-friendly language to push U.S. support for NATO
The ambassadors to the U.S. from Sweden, the United Kingdom, Canada and Germany all said they are prepared to work with whomever is the next American president.
LaCivita on Project 2025: ‘They’re a pain in the ass’
The project, led by prominent conservative think tanks and Trump administration alumni, has been used as a cudgel against the former president.
Trump and Vance are on opposite sides of this Republican primary
The two split on a House primary in a safe Republican seat in Arizona long before Vance was added to the ticket.
Sununu says ‘I told you so’ on Biden
The New Hampshire governor has been saying for a while that President Joe Biden won’t be the Democratic nominee — and that’s not necessarily a good thing for Republicans.