Trump has talked of emphasizing “unity” after he survived an assassination attempt. The list features some of the most far-right members of the G.O.P.
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The schedule and lineup of speakers for the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday has been finalized, according to a person briefed on the planning.
The lineup of speakers for the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday has been finalized, according to a person briefed on the planning.
In the early afternoon, Michael Whatley, chairman of the Republican National Committee, will preside over a series of formal proceedings, including the adoption of the Republican Party’s new platform. The chairmen of the Iowa and Nevada parties will give the nominating and seconding speeches for former President Donald J. Trump, and a roll-call vote will be overseen by Mike Johnson, the speaker of the House.
The prime-time programming will begin around 6 p.m. Central time and will feature an array of speakers.
While Mr. Trump has said that he plans to emphasize “unity” in the aftermath of the assassination attempt against him on Saturday, the people scheduled to speak Monday night include some of the most far-right figures within the Republican Party. At least one has used violent rhetoric himself: Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of North Carolina, the state’s Republican nominee for governor, who said in a recent sermon, “Some folks need killing.”
Notable names, in the order in which they are scheduled to speak, include:
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Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin
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Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia
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Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of North Carolina
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Representative Wesley Hunt of Texas
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Representative John James of Michigan
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Senator Katie Britt of Alabama
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Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia
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Gov. Kristi Noem of South Dakota
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Representative Byron Donalds of Florida
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Charlie Kirk, the executive director of Turning Point USA
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Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee
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Sean O’Brien, the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Maggie Astor covers politics for The New York Times, focusing on breaking news, policies, campaigns and how underrepresented or marginalized groups are affected by political systems. More about Maggie Astor
Maggie Haberman is a senior political correspondent reporting on the 2024 presidential campaign, down ballot races across the country and the investigations into former President Donald J. Trump. More about Maggie Haberman
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