The RNC kicks off with official convention business in Charlotte, North Carolina
August 24, 2020, 8:07 AM
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this articleRepublicans will open their scaled-back national convention Monday and formally nominate President Donald Trump.
The overall theme of the convention, "Honoring the Great American Story," will highlight "the promise and greatness of America" and Trump's "leadership and what he has planned for the future," a Trump campaign official said.
Each night will also have a sub-theme; on Monday, it is "Land of Promise."
President Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of supporters during a campaign stop at Mariotti Building Product, Aug. 20, 2020, in Old Forge, Pa.
President Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of supporters during a campaign stop at Mariotti Building Product, Aug. 20, 2020, in Old Forge, Pa.The presidential nomination, seconding speeches and roll call will take place Monday morning and not during primetime. The 336 delegates are set to gather in Charlotte, North Carolina, according to a Republican familiar with the planning.
ABC News Live will kick off primetime coverage each day at 7 p.m. ET on the network's streaming news channel, and primetime coverage will air from 10-11 p.m. ET each night of the convention on the ABC Television Network. Check back here for live updates starting at 7 p.m.
As previously reported by ABC News, Trump is expected to be a part of the programming for each night of the convention.
Armed homeowners Mark T. and Patricia N. McCloskey stand in front of their house as they confront protesters marching to St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson's house on June 28, 2020.
Armed homeowners Mark T. and Patricia N. McCloskey stand in front of their house as they confront protesters marching to St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson's house on June 28, 2020.Those scheduled to speak on the first night include:
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C.House Republican Whip Steve Scalise, R-La.Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla.Rep. Jim Jordan, R-OhioNikki Haley, former ambassador to the United NationsRepublican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDanielDemocratic Georgia state Rep. Vernon JonesCharlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USAKimberly Guilfoyle, national chair of the Trump Victory Finance CommitteeMark and Patricia McCloskey, St. Louis couple that went viral after waving their guns at Black Lives Matter protestersDonald Trump, Jr., eldest son of the presidentABC News' Kendall Karson, Terrance Smith, Rachel Scott, Will Steakin and Elizabeth Thomas contributed to this report.
