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Watch live: Trump speech to close RNC Day 4

By - 7/18/24, 3:30 PM EDT

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The Republican National Convention concludes Thursday, capped with a speech from former President Trump officially accepting his nomination as the party's candidate for November's election.

Trump reportedly made significant changes to his planned address soon after the attempt on his life Saturday. His son Eric Trump told CBS that the new speech is expected to replace some of the former president's combative tone with a message of bringing the country together.

Republicans have generally maintained party unity throughout the convention, with longtime allies and onetime opponents rallying behind the uncontested leader of the GOP and his vice presidential running mate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio).

The Hill's live coverage begins at 5:30 p.m. EDT. A guide to the evening's roster of speakers follows below, as provided by "a source familiar."

Watch the video stream above.


6:30 p.m.

  • Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.)
  • Rep. Richard Hudson (N.C.), Chair of National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)

7 p.m.

  • Diane Hendricks, everyday American
  • Diane Evans, everyday American
  • Linda McMahon, former Administrator of the Small Business Administration
  • Mike Pompeo, former Secretary of State

7:30 p.m.

  • Pastor Lorenzo Sewell
  • John Nieporte, everyday American
  • Steve & Zach Witkoff

8 p.m.

  • Alina Habba, President Donald J. Trump's attorney
  • Tucker Carlson, founder of Tucker Carlson Network

8:30 p.m.

  • Carrie Ruiz, everyday American
  • Hulk Hogan, professional entertainer and wrestler
  • Annette Albright, everyday American

9 p.m.

  • Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
  • Eric Trump
  • Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship

10 p.m.

  • Former President and GOP nominee Donald J. Trump

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