The GOP formally nominated Trump for president earlier Monday.
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Republicans kicked off their convention Monday in Milwaukee amid a backdrop of historic events, including an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump and open disagreement among Democrats over whether to continue supporting President Joe Biden for their party’s nomination.Key Facts
Republicans officially nominated Trump on Monday afternoon, a formality as Trump won the majority of delegates in the primaries, clinching the nomination on March 12.
Trump on Monday announced Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate, and the GOP officially nominated him for the ticket later Monday.
The former president is set to deliver a speech Thursday and Vance is scheduled to speak Wednesday.
Monday’s speaker line-up includes former presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, Wisconsin Sen.
