Schedule of the 2020 Republican National Convention
The 2020 Republican National Convention was held August 24–27, 2020. Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was staged without an audience for most of its program, and with many components having been pre-recorded. The convention was preceded by pre-convention meetings. The convention opened on August 24 with an in-person morning session in Charlotte, North Carolina. The remainder of the convention, beginning that evening, consisted of evening sessions centered primarily in Washington, D.C.
Pre-convention meetings
Committee on Platform
Rather than adopting a new party platform,[1] uniquely the Republicans decided simply to recycle their 2016 party platform,[2][3] including several references to the "current president" and attacks on "the administration" (which in 2016 referred to Barack Obama and the Obama administration).[4] The decision was criticized by Republican activists.[5] In a tweet, Trump said that he would "prefer a new and updated platform, short form, if possible."[6]
The RNC did not do this, just issuing a one-page document stating opposition to the "Obama/Biden administration" and supporting President Trump's instead.[7][8]
Republican National Committee meetings
The Republican National Committee had its semi-annual meeting from August 21 to 23.[9] It was closed to the press.[10][11]
The convention, as originally planned to be held in Charlotte, was initially anticipated to attract 50,000 visitors to the city.[12]
The ultimate format of the convention had much of its content be prerecorded.[13][14]
Charlotte: August 24 morning session
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The official business of the 2020 Republican National Convention, including the formal nominations of President Trump and Vice President Pence, was held in Charlotte, North Carolina.[16][11][17]
The 336 delegates met in the morning from 9 a.m. EDT,[18][19] after which the committee reports were read and voted on.
The business meeting also included votes on nomination. Scott Walker placed Pence's name in nomination.[20][21] Pence was nominated by voice vote. This was the first time the vice-presidential nomination came first. Michael Whatley,[22] the chair of the North Carolina Republican Party, placed the president's name in nomination and Florida state senator Joe Gruters seconded the nomination. This was followed by the traditional roll-call of the states.[23]
The roll-call was interrupted by addresses from Walker, Vice President Pence, and President Trump himself, who spoke over an hour.[24] All of them addressed the crowd in-person, having flown to Charlotte.[25]
Charlotte speech schedule
Select speakers:
| Speaker | Position/notability | Location | Notes | Cite | |
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Ronna McDaniel | Chair of the Republican National Committee | Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina | MC of the business session. | [26][27] |
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Scott Walker | Former governor of Wisconsin | Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina | Roll call address | [24][25] |
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Mike Pence | Nominee for second term as vice president of the United States | Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina | Pre-acceptance thank-you speech | [28][29] |
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Donald Trump | Nominee for a second term as president of the United States | Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina | Pre-acceptance MAGA rally speech | [16][30][31] |
Washington, D.C.: August 24–27
After the formal business of the convention in Charlotte concluded, the convention moved to Washington, D.C.. Further convention programming (including speeches and entertainment) was conducted in the nation's capital city, as well as several remote locations outside of D.C.[32] In D.C., production for four nights of prime time convention programming was anchored at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., where most speeches were filmed.[28] However, various components of the convention were filmed elsewhere, including at locations outside of Washington, D.C.
Most speeches were pre-taped.[33]
At events with in-person audiences, such as First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President Mike Pence's speeches, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-recommended practices of protective masks and social distancing were largely absent.[34]
August 24: Evening session
| Republican National Convention Pool Feeds | |
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| Night 1 | |
Theme: Land of promise[16]
8:30–11:00 p.m. EDT[16]
Schedule:
- Invocation
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Main convention program
August 24 speech schedule
Select speakers (in order of appearance):
Select film segments:
- Conversation with COVID-19 frontline workers in the East Room of the White House (featuring President Donald Trump)[27]
- Conversation with released overseas prisoners Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House (featuring President Donald Trump)[27]
Tuesday, August 25
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| Night 2 | |
8:30–11:00 p.m. EDT[16]
Theme: Land of opportunity[16]
- Invocation by Pastor Norma Urrabazo[44]
- Main convention ceremony
August 25 speech schedule
Select speakers (in order of appearance):
Mary Ann Mendoza had also been scheduled to speak. However, just hours before her part in the program, she posted a tweet in support of an antisemitic conspiracy theory and specifically highlighted its reference to the Protocols of the Elders of Zion. The RNC immediately canceled her appearance.[53]
Select video segments:
- Donald Trump pardoning Jon Ponder at the White House[44]
- Naturalization ceremony at the White House (featuring Donald Trump and Chad Wolf)[44]
- President Trump pardoning Jon Ponder
- President Trump participating in a naturalization ceremony
Wednesday, August 26
| Republican National Convention Pool Feeds | |
|---|---|
| Night 3 | |
8:30–11:00 p.m. EDT[16]
Schedule:
- Invocation by Rabbi Aryeh Spero[56]
- Pledge of Allegiance by Joseph Deslauriers[57]
- Main convention program
- Performance of the national anthem ("The Star-Spangled Banner") by Trace Adkins[58]
Theme: Land of heroes[16]
August 26 speech schedule
Select speakers (in order of appearance):
Thursday, August 27
| Republican National Convention Pool Feeds | |
|---|---|
| Night 4 | |
8:30–11:00 p.m. EDT[16]
Theme: Land of greatness[16]
August 27 speech schedule
Schedule:
- Invocation by Franklin Graham[66]
- Pledge of Allegiance performed by Madeleine and Jackson Kratzer[67]
- Main convention program[68]
- Fireworks[68]
- Musical performance by Christopher Macchio[69]
Speakers (in order of appearance):
References
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Resolved, That the 2020 Republican National Convention will adjourn without adopting a new platform until the 2024 Republican National Convention
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