WATCH LIVE: RNC Holds First Night Of Convention After Trump And Vance Are Nominated As GOP Ticket

The Republican National Convention holds its first night, with the theme of "Make America Wealthy Again."
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[@JamesBighouse-ek1bt]

May God protect America from all harm. May God bless America. In God we trust. Amen 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@andrewa.7521]

I’m an old man…they come after OUR guy again….may God have mercy on their souls!!!

[@onnebschepp6170]

USA is a Theocracy like Iran? Interesting.

[@pugwhisper5753]

Thank u lord for protection over trump🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😢😞❤️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@leoramos9909]

One of the Greatest Presidents of United States of America Donald J Trump 2024

[@ronaldsolis7612]

Yep......I loved the ol guy over since 2016. Go Trump

[@Acts16v31]

Amen.

[@rationallyjustified]

He was literally the worst president in American history. He tried to end democracy and be a king. What the f*** are you talking about? What world of delusion and insanity do you live in?

[@onnebschepp6170]

You are joking

[@rationallyjustified]

@@onnebschepp6170 No, they're not joking. Those people are insane, they're delusional and they've styled themselves into misinformation and they don't know what reality is anymore

[@chrisstewart8173]

We are witnessing History and Gods hand moving

[@mainscorp9982]

Beautiful words of faith, from so many❤

[@modawg1111]

Seeing him there tonight, I was thinking of what I’ve heard him say many times over the past nine years, “ It’s not me they’re after, it’s you, I’m just in their way !” Exactly 💯% Truth !

[@JenNavert]

I've been thinking of that since Saturday ❤

[@julezeve]

So true, ❤

[@soonaelee2103]

Trump, you are a fighter and a warrior. America forever!

[@stephensvoboda7412]

Tonight I met a young family man who was in the Air Force and will soon be deployed to Korea. Pray for peace.

[@fstagigi]

Prayers for the young man and all who love him. Peace on earth and goodwill toward all men continues to be my prayer for the world. 🕊

[@reese3397]

You don’t get deployed to Korea it’s not a combat zone. You get stationed in Korea the same as getting stationed in Germany or Japan

[@invictus9976]

We love President Trump.❤❤❤❤.

[@BlakeMundt]

America, god I love this!!!

[@NB-gp8ml]

God bless Donald Trump.🙏🙏❤️

[@tartman540]

I love Tim Scott❤❤ He's on point!!❤️❤️❤️

[@firstladyshah8971]

Thanks for bringing live.

[@stephensvoboda7412]

You could see this was an emotional time for DJT, I think the events of the last week will make him a better leader if elected.

[@ltodd79]

God bless you, sir.

[@milakuzmanic3313]

See the emotion in Trump's eyes as he is walking out - clearly this man has a good and true heart. Only blinded people can't see that. God bless and protect Donald J. Trump.

[@silassoule5077]

The best VP choice. Strong opinions, clear vision and energetic young man. Congratulations

[@onnebschepp6170]

He said Trump is dangerous like Hitler.

[@TKEZN420]

President Trump …..WARRIOR!💪🏻😎👍🏻🇺🇸

[@kateinillinois]

you mean TRAITOR to the USA

[@rosenunez4328]

Thank you Wesley!

[@rpmgrace5470]

Praise God for protecting President Trump!

[@gabrielbelgasmi5902]

Stay strong.

[@JenNavert]

Secret service seemed extra attentive

[@AUTOPSY666]

Hahaha

[@timworkman7738]

Makes sense.

[@marybrizendine5900]

I noticed that there were no women agents in attendance. They were all men and big men.

[@jimchavez1463]

Go Amber! 👏🏼 great job! 🇺🇸

[@Amy_Watson]

Canada loves Trump!

[@DCB0XMustObj]

Draw the American flag on the bandage on Trump's right ear.

[@KruezFam]

I thought the same thing! 😄

[@TheAfterHoursLV]

That’s so cute…the woman from Vegas “I voted for Joe Biden”…the crowd 😯

[@rosenunez4328]

Can’t believe a bag of potatoes chips $7.29 😡😓

[@legendkochis9909]

You're also getting less chips than when you were paying 2.99

[@AUTOPSY666]

Dan Quayle?

[@kayannramos2218]

😢 everything is over over priced and so much smaller

[@Tarie023]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="160">2:40</a> I’m crying , thank you so much. God help us please From Australia 🇦🇺

[@julezeve]

God please protect President Trump and his family from all harm seen and unseen ❤🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@lenguindon5019]

So Glad Trump is OK, Canada loves DJT And Pierre Polieve

[@ellymaschinowrinn8609]

🇺🇲❤🇨🇦

[@LeAnnRN]

Great music!

[@GingerB21]

Vivek For Senate & VP Vance !! #Ohio

[@jamesoneal4980]

Great idea, I wish I would have thought of that. Two good Men. Ohio is full of great thinkers and doers.

[@dgunsch]

Wow. I can't believe the entire family isn't in tears. I wanted to cry seeing him while hearing lee greenwood sing.

[@thenakedtruth0205]

NO MORE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND NO MORE D.E.I.!!!!!

[@TheARehmar]

I imagine when speaking you frequently just say "derr".

[@ItsOnlyGenjutsu]

​@TheARehmar Just curious, was it the content of the text. Or, how it was presented. Or, put differently... Are you for what affirmative action and D.E.I? Just curious, cause if you believe it's stupid to want the abolition of those things. Then, your comment makes sense (though I disagree). If it's how it was presented, then I think you are the "derr" utterer (though, I find the all caps and in chant format unappealing myself). Though, if there is an option three... I love hearing thoughs. Anyway, have a good one. Genuinely would like to hear what you mean!

[@TheARehmar]

@@ItsOnlyGenjutsu Both the content of the post and the all caps. Affirmative action was and is a positive for the US.

[@Acts16v31]

God bless President Trump and the USA! ❤

[@michaelklemp5510]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="257">4:17</a> minute mark "God Bless You"

[@karenginza]

That’s right!!! My husband is Latino and he’s a hard worker maannn!!!

[@waylinmateos6778]

❤ DJ❤

[@myhouse97]

bob seger like a rock

[@Cordelia-l7p]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@skycircle4576]

God save the President Trump🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@AnonymousBS_X]

Aside from the VP pick. Which is the polar opposite understandably. Trump needs all these patriots in his cabinet. Scott, Vivek, Byron, Rubio. Burgum, Carson, Stefanik, DeSantis. Gabbard. Yes, I excluded Noem (dog reasons). It would be possibly the best Allstar cabinet to continue forward. To be serious, nothing will change for a couple years. It takes at least 2 years of unraveling for any real results per president. Still quite a team if he sticks with it.

[@We.Love.Movies]

This ended the same way, with the same song as in the TV Show The Sopranos, so awesome!

[@arturocanga4764]

PRES TRUMP - VP VANCE 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@WayTooMuchPressure]

An absolute gangster.

[@KevinNguyen-nd9yv]

You said who?

[@invictus9976]

You shouldn't speak about your mom in such terms. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 USA 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 USA 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲. TRUMP 24.

[@theresagreenberg402]

We love you president trump!!!!💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@sarahminjihwang6255]

Let's gooooooooooo🎉🎉🎉🎉 God bless America!!! Simpsons tried to predict the future, but my Jesus saves and protects His people ❤

[@SplashFireFilms]

God bless America

[@jamesbolia966]

A lot of bibles gonna be sold tonight❤

[@Miss_Loving]

EVERYONE!! Please give your life to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior right now!! Repent of your sins and be saved!! 🙏♥️

[@jeanniepleasant1314]

Make America great again😎!

[@onnebschepp6170]

America? Yes, Mexico, Brasil, Argentinia, Canada, USA and so on.

[@ConfidentialEncrypted]

Trump2024!!!!

[@onnebschepp6170]

More for the rich people, less for the workers and the poors - that is Republican Party today. You really want this?

[@jeanf8998]

That’s a lie off the lips of the democrat establishment. I have heard it for 60 years and I was a democrat for 20 years. There are so many rich democrats 😂How did Biden get all that wealth on a career only as a congressman and vice president/president?

[@karenwright8504]

That just doesn’t seem to be the way it’s played out. I feel you’re talking about the liberal party at this point. More regulation, higher gas prices, soaring inflation. These things are what hurts the poor. I used to sing your tune as well. But I think the parties have inverted. I think Trump stands with the middle-class and working America.

[@onnebschepp6170]

@@karenwright8504 Trump stands with Trump. He is not interested in other people.

[@Tinz-xi1lq]

God bless President 2024 Trump 🇺🇸❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@cuongdiep1378]

Congrats you did it

[@jamesjoseph5707]

Baltimore for Trump. God Bless the USA !

[@Nurii07]

Waking up every 14th of each month to $210,000 it's a blessing to I and my family... Big gratitude to Angelie Marrie🙌

[@RAskieGames]

Hello, I am very interested. As you know, there are tons of investments out there and without solid knowledge, I can't decide what is best. Can you explain further how you invest and earn?

[@stanleygikara]

Hello how do you make such monthly?? I'm a born Christian and sometimes I feel so down of myself because 🤦 of low finance but I still believe in God

[@harypotter-rp7xo]

I'm favoured, $90K every week! I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support God's work and the church. God bless America,, all thanks to Ms Angelie Marrie😚🎉

[@harypotter-rp7xo]

She's a registered Broker from FINRA ❤️you can also verify her on broker check

[@tomaszchojnicki]

Good day all👍🏻 from Australia 🇦🇺.I have read a lot of posts that people are very happy with the financial guidance she is giving them! What way can I get to her exactly?

[@Pop-q5r]

Rnc if you are reading comments. Next debate, have trump ask biden what the day, month, year is. People with dementia always get it wrong.

[@curleygurlie]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="178">2:58</a>:09 after Sen Blackburn speech is when the Trump and Vance family enters.

[@LouisColucci]

He's a F***ing rock star!!!

[@onnebschepp6170]

Trump is a narcissist. He doesn´t love USA, people or constitution -he loves himself and money... That is all.

[@Lori_L17]

Where was Ivanka???

[@Josh31287]

God Bless and Protect President Trump and Vice President JD Vance and their families. Trump/Vance2024!!!!

[@eldiemartinez4511]

Outstanding ❗❗❗ Praise God to see President Trump alive and well through Lord's mercy and grace ❗ God bless USA....🙏

[@Bdangzki]

who sung "Don't Stop Believing?" at the end?

[@kodachromefilm]

A vote for Trump is a vote for the soul of America.

[@waynedow759]

Us marine vance

[@konberner170]

Hopefully not intentional that the closing song was also the closing song for The Sopranos, with a very dark connection.

[@journalistedisoncarter]

Elliott Ness THROWS the "white envelope money" back into the face of Capone

[@gretastormer5478]

Is anyone else having a hard time getting sound? Watching from galaxy phone and when I try to raise volume it says I'm using ear buds, of which I am not. Typing this is laggy as well. Anyone else? 🤔🤔🤔

[@PolaTelik]

🙏❤️

[@user-iw8fh1hu1l]

Katie i voted for her

[@markferreira7682]

Trump 2024 im from Massachusetts they say this is a Republican state lol where there’s not votes for Biden here I know one person who voted for Biden and he’s had the worst couple of years he’s ever had

[@terminalcreature1560]

Same. Been around due to work and there's a lot of Lets Go Brandon signs. There should be state level Electoral Colleges. Boston shouldn't speak for us.

[@markferreira7682]

@@terminalcreature1560 the liberals never learn, I don’t understand how he won last election. I hope Brandon goes to superior court but it will never happen. I believe the 1% group uses brandon as a puppet and can’t hold trump back. So they can make money 💰 it’s sad

[@Magamania4547]

PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP FOR THE USA!

[@euramis777]

GOD bless Trump, Greetings from Austria,Europe!

[@starla1607]

Lord Jesus, show people the truth.

[@jjclub23]

Interesting: no women secret service this go around and they are all on their best behavior…hmm 😮

[@kayannramos2218]

❤

[@AUTOPSY666]

MTG is such a liar.

[@lemigaofaatoafe7298]

POLYNESIANS FOR TRUMP 2024!!!

[@gabriel-bl4ckh4wk-6]

Is just sick to watch this show going on like nothing just had happened, the show must go on ... this is insane, at least the first 30min that I've watched so far, omfg.

[@clarkpatton7752]

We love you President Trump❤

[@onnebschepp6170]

@@clarkpatton7752 WHO is we? I don't love Trump

[@kimiegardner]

Mike Pence for President

[@marybrizendine5900]

Did anybody else notice when all these people stood to talk about what's happening to them, Trump sat there and listened to every word. Even when Sean O'Brien spoke, he listened to every word. He made some comments to Vance. Biden would have been nodding off.

[@georgedob7886]

God bless and protect president Trump

[@LucjaStachurska-s2o]

God Bless President Trump❤

[@jeanf8998]

Every time I see a teamster I think graft. I wish I could be informed against that belief.

[@upstone8317]

JAIL BIRD

[@LucjaStachurska-s2o]

Thank You God for protect President Trump God Bless President God Bless America

[@jaysonmatining23]

🐬Donald J. Trump🇺🇲🙏

[@gabrielbelgasmi5902]

Trump for USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇲

[@user-ty9ho4ct4k]

Did Trump speak?

[@upstone8317]

CONVICTED FELON

[@journalistedisoncarter]

2 Timothy ch4v3 "For the time is coming when people will not put up with sound doctrine, but having itching ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own desires." TRUMP IS NUTS!!

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

Where is the bandage?

[@kaikito7662]

A 24ct Freudian slip: EVERYONE says " President Trump ". ( I'm not religious, but....) with all sincerity God Bless Donald J. Trump.

[@PG-sg2oo]

@<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="232">3:52</a>:05 What is this?

[@seyedmehdimousavi8486]

god bless him

[@charliebrown5611]

I think I saw 2 blacks on the floor.😊😊

[@kimberlyregina]

It’s time for Amber Rose to clean up her image. Her father dedicated 20 years of his life to our beloved country. She needs to represent him and all he sacrificed better than donning a tattoo across her forehead. It’s time for EVERYONE to stop allowing the devil and his minions to push them into doing things that is not part of the life god has in store for us. May our nation and its people be blessed forevermore.

[@timbates2052]

There is a codified way to sing The National Anthem, with specific tempo and sheet music, for choir and orchestra. That performance was not it. Don't believe me? Look it up. In fact, at last year's Super Bowl, that singer Reba McEntire damn near nailed it spot on.