RNC to Focus on 'Kitchen Table' Issues, Trump Expected to Highlight Economic Policies

The 2024 Republican National Convention kicks off Monday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a focus on "kitchen table" issues and President Trump expected to tout his America First economic policies.

The Republican National Convention (RNC) is set to kick off Monday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a focus on "kitchen table" issues and President Trump expected to highlight his America First economic policies.

The convention will be held from July 15-18 at the Fiserv Forum, home of the Milwaukee Bucks professional basketball team. More than 50,000 people, including hundreds of journalists from around the world, are expected to attend.

RNC to Focus on 'Kitchen Table' Issues, Trump Expected to Highlight Economic Policies

The main focus of the convention will be on issues that affect everyday Americans, such as the economy, crime, and border security. The convention theme for Monday is "Make America Wealthy Again," which will focus on how Trump's economic policies have helped create jobs and boost the economy.

Trump is expected to give a major speech on the final night of the convention, where he will likely tout his accomplishments and lay out his vision for a second term. He is also expected to unveil his choice for vice president by July 15.

RNC to Focus on 'Kitchen Table' Issues, Trump Expected to Highlight Economic Policies

In addition to Trump, several other high-profile Republicans are scheduled to speak at the convention, including Donald Trump Jr., Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem.

The Republican Party's platform, which outlines the party's policy positions, was approved by its platform committee and released on Monday. The platform embraces Trump's position that the issue of abortion is to be determined by individual U.S. states. It makes no mention of a federal ban or protecting a fetus as a person under the U.S. Constitution – tenets that have been included in past platforms.

RNC to Focus on 'Kitchen Table' Issues, Trump Expected to Highlight Economic Policies

The convention will also feature speeches from everyday Americans who have been impacted by the Biden administration's policies. Michael Morin, the brother of Rachel Morin, the Maryland mother of 5 who was brutally murdered by an illegal immigrant, is scheduled to speak. Fraternity brothers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who went viral for saving the American flag at an anti-Israel protest are also expected to speak.

Fox News Media will provide live coverage of the convention beginning Sunday, July 14th through Thursday, July 18th. The coverage will be available across all of Fox News Media's platforms, including Fox News Channel (FNC), Fox Business Network (FBN), Fox News Audio, Fox News Digital, and Fox Nation.

RNC to Focus on 'Kitchen Table' Issues, Trump Expected to Highlight Economic Policies

The RNC is expected to be a major event in the 2024 presidential election. It will provide an opportunity for Republicans to rally support for Trump and his policies, and to lay out their vision for the future of the country.