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What to expect at this week’s GOP convention:

  |  July 14, 2024

So much going on this week at the Trump fest in Milwaukee!

Tomorrow, from 9:00am to 4:30pm, convention-goers can attend The Heritage Foundation’s “Policy Fest.” Speakers include Kiron Skinner (Director of Policy Planning at the State Department during the Trump administration), Mike Lee (U.S. Senator from Utah), Kevin Stitt (Governor of Oklahoma), Tom Homan (The Heritage Foundation), Mollie Hemingway (The Federalist), Vivek Ramaswamy (businessman and former GOP presidential candidate), Tucker Carlson (right-wing television commentator), Liz Wheeler (right-wing conservative commentator), Mark Morgan (The Heritage Foundation), Elbridge Colby (Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategic and Force Development in the Trump administration), Jason Chaffetz (former Utah congressman and current Fox News contributor), Sarah Parshall Perry (The Heritage Foundation), Kevin Roberts (The Heritage Foundation), and Genevieve Wood (The Heritage Foundation). I am sure that a lot will be said about Project 2025 at this event.

Anti-Trumper Charlie Sykes noticed something this week at the Milwaukee airport:

The Heritage Foundation wants folks to know that this is *their*convention—-> The first thing RNC attendees will see when they arrive in Milwaukee pic.twitter.com/SW8oQKfFJD

— Charlie Sykes (@SykesCharlie) July 11, 2024

On Monday, from 9:00am to 11:30am, attendees can see of a new pro-Reagan movie starring Dennis Quaid and Jon Vought. In case attendees miss the morning show, it will be airing at multiple times throughout the week.

On Tuesday at 11:00am, Trump adviser and Chief Operating Officer of the Republican National Committee Chris LaCivita will be at the Pfister Hotel to present a talk titled “Defend and Protect: The Critical Role of Safety, Self-Defense & Standing Up for Our Constitutional Rights in the 2024 Election.”

If attendees want to skip the LaCivita lecture at The Pfister, they can head over to the Harley Davidson Museum for the “BBQ, Bikes, & Blues Western States” event sponsored by the Utah GOP.

After filling-up on BBQ on Tuesday afternoon, attendees can head back to the Bradley Center for the Moms for Liberty event: “Giving Americans a Voice Town Hall.” Speakers include Ron DeSantis, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Scott Walker, Ron Johnson, and Byron Donalds.

On Wednesday, Marjorie Taylor Greene will be signing copies of her book MTG.

On Wednesday, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, the anti-Trump Republicans will hold an event titled “Principles First“:

If getting your copy of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s book does not satisfy your desire for right-wing reading, the Charlie Kirk and the Turning Point USA crowd will be at The New Fashioned restaurant in Milwaukee from 9:00pm to midnight to celebrate his book Right Wing Revolution.

Get up early on Thursday morning to attend the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s prayer breakfast at 7:30am in the Pfister Hotel. I am sure Christian Right political activist Ralph Reed will be there.

MORE BOOKS!: On Thursday, Winning Team Publishing will host book signings with Donald Trump Jr,. (Liberal Privilege), Peter Navarro (The New MAGA Deal), and Kari Lake (Unafraid). Peter Navarro will be out of prison in time for the signing.

Convention attendees can pray with Intercessors for America. Some of you remember that the Intercessors of America hosted this pro-Trump “emergency prayer call” on the evening of his New York City indictment. Attendees can also attend Jewish and Catholic services.

The GOP speakers list includes:

  • Donald Trump Jr.
  • Eric Trump
  • Co-Chairman Lara Trump
  • Kimberly Guilfoyle 
  • Matt Brooks, CEO of the Republican Jewish Coalition
  • Tucker Carlson, Television Host
  • Savannah Chrisley, TV Personality and Criminal Justice Reform Advocate
  • Franklin Graham, Renowned Faith Leader
  • Lee Greenwood, Country Music Star 
  • Alina Habba, Trump Campaign Senior Advisor
  • Diane Hendricks, Owner of ABC Supply 
  • Tom Homan, Former Acting ICE Director
  • Chris Janson, Country Music Star
  • Perry Johnson, Businessman 
  • Charlie Kirk, CEO of TPUSA
  • Sean O’Brien, President of TEAMSTERS 
  • Vivek Ramaswamy, Businessman  
  • Amber Rose, Rapper & Influencer
  • David Sacks, CEO of Yammer
  • Bob Unanue, CEO of Goya Foods 
  • Dana White, CEO of UFC
  • Steven and Zach Witkoff, Businessman
  • RNC Chairman Michael Whatley 
  • COA Chairwoman Anne Hathaway 
  • Host Committee Chairman Reince Priebus
  • U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) 
  • U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) 
  • U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) 
  • U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) 
  • U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) 
  • U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), NRSC Chairman 
  • U.S. Senator JD Vance (R-OH) 
  • U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) 
  • U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) 
  • U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) 
  • U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) 
  • U.S. Senate Candidate Kari Lake (R-AZ) 
  • U.S. Senate Candidate Jim Banks (R-IN) 
  • U.S. Senate Candidate Mike Rogers (R-MI) 
  • U.S. Senate Candidate Tim Sheehy (R-MT) 
  • U.S. Senate Candidate Sam Brown (R- NV) 
  • U.S. Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno (R-OH) 
  • U.S. Senate Candidate Dave McCormick (R-PA) 
  • U.S. Senate Candidate Hung Cao (R-VA) 
  • U.S. Senate Candidate Eric Hovde (R-WI) 
  • U.S. Senate Candidate Gov. Jim Justice (WV) & Babydog
  • U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-4) 
  • U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-1) 
  • U.S. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-6) 
  • U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-9), NRCC Chairman 
  • U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21), House GOP Conference Chair 
  • U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL-1) 
  • U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (FL-6) 
  • U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) 
  • U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19) 
  • U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (FL-21) 
  • U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14) 
  • U.S. Rep. John James (MI-10) 
  • U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (NJ-2) 
  • U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-1)
  • U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13) 
  • U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) 
  • U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt (TX-38) 
  • Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-AR) 
  • Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) 
  • Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND) 
  • Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) 
  • Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) 
  • Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA)
  • Attorney General Brenna Bird (R-IA)
  • Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R-NC)
  • Mayor Eric Johnson, Mayor of Dallas & Former Democrat 
  • Mayor Trent Conaway, Mayor East Palestine, Ohio 
  • Dr. Ben Carson, Former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
  • Kellyanne Conway, Former Counselor to President Donald J. Trump
  • Ric Grenell, Former Acting Director of National Intelligence 
  • Peter Navarro, Former Director of United States Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy
  • Mike Pompeo, Former U.S. Secretary of State 
  • Linda McMahon, Former U.S. Administrator of SBA  and World Wrestling Federation executive
  • Newt Gingrich, Former U.S. House Speaker
  • Lee Zeldin, Former U.S. Rep. (NY-1)
  • Nikki Haley, former South Carolina governor and presidential candidate

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