Make America Strong Once Again: What does Wednesday’s RNC theme mean?
Day three of the Republican National Convention is set to focus on foreign policy under the theme of “Make America Strong Once Again.”
The day will focus on America’s position on the world stage and critiquing President Joe Biden’s handling of national security, from the withdrawal in Afghanistan to the Israel-Hamas war to the southern border.
"Under President Trump’s vision, America will once again be strong and secure," reads the GOP's press release.
Each day of the convention has a theme playing off of former President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” motto. Monday was “Make America Wealthy Once Again” and Tuesday was “Make America Safe Once Again.”
RNC live updates: Trump's foreign policy, JD Vance's big VP speech on Day 3 agenda
Who is speaking at the RNC tonight?
A detailed list of daily speakers has yet to be released, but Trump’s vice-presidential pick JD Vance is expected to address the party today. There are many others slated to speak this week, including Trump’s sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, as well as television host Tucker Carlson.
USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network have over 40 journalists on the ground in Milwaukee and you can follow along with our live blog for updates throughout the day.
Where is the RNC live stream?
The RNC is closed to all but delegates, politicians, media members and volunteers, but you can still watch a lot of it on various media platforms and streaming services. USA TODAY is streaming it here. You also can stream the RNC on the following channels:
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How to watch the RNC tonight
Coverage of the convention by television networks will vary slightly. Here’s a breakdown of the major networks and their coverage plans:
C-SPAN will carry the entire convention uninterrupted for all four days.
CBS television stations will have live coverage starting at 10 p.m. ET all four days.
NBC News will broadcast “Decision 2024” live while it streams the program, from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. the first two nights of the convention, and from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. the final two nights.
ABC News will broadcast live from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. every day for four days on its main broadcast network, hosted by David Muir.
Fox News will air coverage during its regular prime-time lineup of shows, and will broadcast a nightly one-hour special starting at 10 p.m., hosted by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum.
CNN will air live coverage at 2 p.m. Monday, when Trump is expected to be formally nominated via a roll call. The network will then have a combination of coverage and analysis each night from 8 p.m. to midnight, anchored by Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper.
MSNBC will broadcast a prime-time special from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Rachel Maddow. The network will have coverage from 8 p.m. to midnight on Wednesday and Thursday.
NewsNation will present special coverage of the RNC throughout the week, beginning Sunday, July 14, through Thursday, July 18. On Wednesday and Thursday, NewsNation will present “Decision Desk 2024: The Republican National Convention” from 7-12 a.m.
PBS News will have gavel-to-gavel coverage each day of the convention, with a continuous stream from the main floor.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: RNC Day 3 Wednesday theme focuses on foreign policy. What to know