What to expect on day two of the Republican convention

Republicans from all over the United States have convened in Milwaukee for the second day of the Republican National Convention. The first day saw the formal nomination of former President Donald Trump, the announcement of his running mate, and Trump’s first public appearance since a recent attack on his life. Delegates met at Fiserv Forum to adopt the party’s platform, heavily influenced by Trump, before officially nominating Trump as the presidential candidate and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate.

Throughout the day, prominent Republican figures such as Sen. Tim Scott, Gov. Glenn Youngkin, and Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Byron Donalds addressed the convention, focusing on the economy and criticizing President Biden’s policies. Trump made a late appearance at the convention center, showcasing unity with his family and running mate, Sen. JD Vance, despite visible signs of his recent injury. The crowd responded with chants of support for the former president, setting the tone for the remaining days of the convention.

Each day of the convention is themed to align with Trump’s slogan “Make America Great Again.” While the first day centered on making America wealthy again, the second day focuses on making America safe again. This theme highlights the Trump campaign’s critique of the Biden administration’s approach to crime, promising to address safety concerns in American cities and communities.

The agenda for the day includes sessions starting at 5 p.m. CT, where GOP Senate candidates like Kari Lake and West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice are scheduled to speak. Notable figures such as Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and House Republican Speaker Mike Johnson will address the audience, along with former Trump rivals like Nikki Haley and Marco Rubio.

One of the highlights of the day is expected to be the speech by Lara Trump, RNC co-chair and wife of Eric Trump, marking the first appearance of a Trump family member at the convention. Viewers can catch live coverage of the event on CBS television stations starting at 10 p.m. ET or stream it on CBS News 24/7 for continuous coverage on all platforms.

As the Republican National Convention continues, stay tuned for more updates and insights into the party’s vision for the future of the country.