The RNC continues Wednesday under the theme, "America, Land of Heroes."
August 26, 2020, 11:00 PM
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this articleThe Republican National Convention continues Wednesday under the theme "America, Land of Heroes" with Vice President Mike Pence closing out the evening from Fort McHenry in Baltimore, the site of a battle during the War of 1812 that inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Though Republicans promised an optimistic convention that would be a sharp departure from the "doom and gloom" virtual gathering they said Democrats put on last week, the RNC has so far sprinkled in apocalyptic language to cast the country as a place on the brink of violence and corruption in its pitch to Americans to reelect the man currently in charge.
Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte, Aug. 24, 2020.
Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte, Aug. 24, 2020.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.
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7 p.m. Wednesday night's full speaker lineup
The Trump campaign released its speakers list for the second night of the convention. Below is the order they're expected to appear:
South Dakota Gov. Kristi NoemScott Dane, executive director of Associated Contract Loggers and Truckers of MinnesotaTennessee Sen. Marsha BlackburnTexas Rep. Dan CrenshawNational security adviser to Pence Lt. Gen. Keith KelloggNew York Rep. Lee ZeldinTera Lee Myers, mother of a special needs childWhite House press secretary Kayleigh McEnanySecond lady Karen PenceCounselor to the president Kellyanne ConwaySister Deirdre Byrne, a surgeon and retired Army colonelLou Holtz, former college football coachMichael McHale, president of the National Association of Police OrganizationsNew York Rep. Elise StefanikMadison Cawthorn, Republican nominee for North Carolina's 11th Congressional DistrictChen Guangcheng, Chinese dissidentIowa Sen. Joni ErnstBurgess Owens, retired NFL player and Republican nominee in Utah’s 4th Congressional DistrictLara Trump, Trump campaign adviser and wife of Eric TrumpSam Vigil, a New Mexico man whose wife was shot and killed in her drivewayClarence Henderson, civil rights activistFormer acting Director of National Intelligence Richard GrenellVice President Mike Pence7 p.m. Overview of speakers
The evening's speakers include Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw and Madison Cawthorn, a 25-year-old political newcomer who won his Republican primary runoff in the North Carolina congressional seat vacated by Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows -- without having the initial endorsement of the White House.
Counselor to the president Kellyanne Conway is still slated to speak following her surprise announcement Sunday night that she's departing from the White House at the end of the month, citing a need to focus on her family.
Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway speaks with reporters in the briefing room at the White House, Dec. 18, 2019. White House counselor Kellyanne Conway announced on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, she will leave her post at the end of the month while her husband, George Conway, said he was withdrawing from The Lincoln Project, both citing a need to focus on their family.
Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway speaks with reporters in the briefing room at the White House, Dec. 18, 2019. White House counselor Kellyanne Conway announced on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, she will leave her post at the end of the month while her husband, George Conway, said he was withdrawing from The Lincoln Project, both citing a need to focus on their family.President Donald Trump is also expected to make some sort of appearance.
Those scheduled to speak on Wednesday night include:
Vice President Mike PenceSecond lady Karen PenceTennessee Sen. Marsha BlackburnIowa Sen. Joni ErnstSouth Dakota Gov. Kristi NoemTexas Rep. Dan CrenshawNew York Rep. Elise StefanikNew York Rep. Lee ZeldinFormer acting Director of National Intelligence Richard GrenellCounselor to the president Kellyanne ConwayNational security adviser to Pence Lt. Gen. Keith KelloggMadison Cawthorn, Republican nominee for North Carolina's 11th Congressional DistrictClarence Henderson, civil rights activistLara Trump, Trump campaign adviser and wife of Eric TrumpABC News' Kendall Karson contributed to this report.
