Editor’s note: NBC Chicago will provide a live feed of the evening and primetime speeches every day, Monday through Thursday, in the player above and on our NBC 5 Chicago News 24/7 streaming channel.
A host of highly anticipated speakers are scheduled to take the stage on the final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, from former President Donald Trump to former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
There will also be some surprising guests, including WWE champion wrestler Hulk Hogan and American rock singer Kid Rock, whose 1999 album “Devil Without a Cause” included the hit single “Bawitada,” which sold more than 14 million copies.
The theme of the final day on Thursday will be “Make America Great Again,” with Trump laying out his vision for what he called “a new Gilded Age for America” during his campaign.
Here’s what you can expect:
What time does the Republican National Convention start on Thursday?
According to the Republican schedule, the celebration is scheduled to begin at approximately 5:45 p.m. CST, with President Trump’s speech scheduled to begin at 9:09 p.m. CST.
Who will be speaking at the conference?
In addition to Trump, many celebrities and performers are scheduled to take the stage on Thursday.
The full list of speakers and schedule is below:
Session Time: 5:32 PM – 10:31 PM CST
5:44pm – Video
5:58pm – Senator Steve Daines (R-Montana), Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee
6:02 pm – Rep. Richard Hudson (North Carolina 9th District), Chairman of the Republican National Congressional Committee
6:13pm – Diane Hendricks, co-founder of ABC Supply
6:25pm – Diane Evans
6:29pm – Linda McMahon, 25th Administrator of the Small Business Administration
6:33pm – Video
6:34pm – Mike Pompeo, 70th United States Secretary of State
6:39pm – Rev. Lorenzo Sewell
6:51pm – John Nieport – Head Golf Pro for Trump International.
6:55pm – Zach Witkoff, son of Steve Witkoff
6:58pm – Steve Witkoff, businessman and developer
7:28pm – Tucker Carlson – Founder of the Tucker Carlson Network
7:40pm – Carrie Lewis – General Manager of Golf at Trump National Doral
7:43pm – Video
7:54pm – Hulk Hogan, professional entertainer and wrestler
8:02pm – Annette Albright, former school teacher and corrections officer
8:12pm – Franklin Graham – President and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
8:32pm – Video
8:35pm – Eric Trump
8:52pm – Video
8:53pm – Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship
9:09pm – President Donald J. Trump
10:17PM Christopher Maccio, Opera Singer
(Note: Kid Rock is scheduled to perform at 9:03 p.m.)
Donald Trump Jr. directed his full ire at President Joe Biden’s administration, saying the Democratic Party has lost respect and that his father’s policies will bring the country back to full strength.
What’s Thursday’s theme?
According to the campaign, the theme will be “Make America Great Again,” a play on the campaign slogans Trump has used in his last three presidential elections.
Trump is expected to expand his party’s border security proposals, pledging large-scale deportations of illegal immigrants if elected, and has also pledged to resume construction of a wall on the US-Mexico border.
Trump also promised to impose tariffs on foreign goods to support American companies in the global economic marketplace, and to pursue a tougher foreign policy to deter overseas aggression by countries such as Iran.
He has also discussed extensively strengthening American support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas, while his running mate, J.D. Vance, has voiced opposition to continued financial support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.
How can I watch the speeches live?
NBC Chicago will again provide a live feed of the speech each day through Thursday in the player above and on its NBC 5 Chicago News 24/7 streaming channel.
Additionally, viewers will also be able to access expanded coverage of the tournament on NBCChicago.com, Telemundochicago.com and through their respective apps.
Streaming times are as follows:
Thursday: 6pm – 10pm CST
Beginning at 8pm CST on Thursday, NBC 5 will broadcast live coverage of NBC News’ primetime events, including coverage of the night’s featured keynote speakers, interviews with prominent politicians and undecided voters, as well as a look ahead to next month’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago and November’s highly anticipated presidential election.
