Election 2020, Political Conventions, ADVISORY
The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday, Aug. 24 with President Trump's formal nomination for a second term and runs through Thursday, Aug. 27. Activities are planned from 8:30-11 p.m. ET throughout the week. Vice President Mike Pence will address the RNC Wednesday from Baltimore’s Fort McHenry, which inspired “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Other speakers include the vice president’s wife Karen Pence, President Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump, several members of Congress, and counselor to the president Kellyanne Conway. President Trump plans to give his formal acceptance speech from the White House South Lawn on Thursday. Timings of the speeches have not yet been released.
The AP plans the following coverage. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. Find the AP’s latest coverage in our Election 2020 hub. All times are Eastern.
WEDNESDAY, AUG 26
ELECTION 2020-RNC: Running coverage of the RNC. By Steve Peoples, Darlene Superville, Michelle Price, Jonathan Lemire. SENT: 1000 words, photos. Will be updated throughout the day and evening.
ELECTION 2020 -RNC -WHAT TO WATCH: What to watch on the third night of the Republican National Convention. Vice President Mike Pence will deliver the marquee speech from Baltimore’s Fort McHenry, which inspired “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Pence’s wife, Karen Pence, also will speak. And Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway will appear days before she leaves the White House. SENT: 700 word, photos.
ELECTION 2020-RNC-PENCE: Vice President Mike Pence has shown fleeting moments of independence from his boss. But he’s never flat-out crossed President Donald Trump, a calculation that could help preserve his own options in 2024. The former Indiana governor speaks Wednesday to the Republican National Convention in an address that’s expected to be heavy on accomplishments - Trump’s, not Pence’s. By Laurie Kellman and Zeke Miller. SENT: 1200 words, photos. Will be updated with his remarks to the RNC.
ELECTION 2020 – RNC -FACT CHECK: A look at rhetoric from the second night of the virtual Republican National Convention. AP Fact Check finds crucial context was missing at various parts of the evening, as when Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed Trump’s jousting with China and North Korea and others weighed in on Trump’s judgment in world affairs. By Josh Boak, Hope Yen and Calvin Woodward. SENT: 2200 words.
ELECTION 2020 -RNC -FRINGE SPEAKERS: President Donald Trump has long surrounded himself with controversial characters who hold out-of-the-mainstream views. But the decision by the party to elevate some of those figures by featuring them in prime-time spots at the Republican National Convention or inviting them to witness this week’s events is drawing new scrutiny. By Jill Colvin. SENT: 900 words, photos.
ELECTION 2020 -RNC -ANALYSIS: President Donald Trump’s convention is aiming to recast some of the more controversial aspects of his presidency, including his immigration policy and his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. That effort comes as Trump’s campaign tries to shore up support among more moderate Republicans who have been frustrated with his job performance. The Trump campaign is particularly concerned about suburban women, a subset of voters that has largely abandoned the president, putting him in perilous position in many swing states. By Julie Pace. SENT: 900 words, photos.
ELECTION 2020-RNC- NOEM: When South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem gets a share of the Republican National Convention spotlight on Wednesday, she’s likely to spotlight her hands-off approach to the coronavirus pandemic. Noem’s management of the virus meshes nicely with the views of President Donald Trump, whom she has carefully cultivated, and a casual look suggests it has worked. But the reality is more complicated. By Stephen Groves. SENT: 1100 words, photos. Will be updated with her remarks.
ELECTION 2020 -RNC-HARRIS: Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris plans a Thursday speech condemning President Donald Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and she’ll give it just hours before Trump is set to accept renomination for a second term. Joe Biden’s campaign tells The Associated Press that Harris will detail a “profound failure of leadership” from Trump and highlight Biden’s proposals to control the virus and confront the economic fallout. By Bill Barrow. SENT: 500 words, photos.
ELECTION 2020 -RNC -HATCH ACT: It’s called the Hatch Act, the law that restricts partisan activity by federal employees to ensure the U.S. government functions fairly and effectively. It symbolizes how America is different from dictatorships, but few fines are ever levied so why should anybody care? By Deb Riechmann. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 4 p.m.
ELECTION 2020 -RNC – COMICS: Look on the bright side, Kimberly Guilfoyle. Her high-decibel speech at the Republican National Convention made her a natural target for comics, yet two of the top three late-night hosts are off this week. By Media Writer David Bauder. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos, by 4 p.m.
ELECTION 2020-RNC-THE LATEST: Latest developments in the Republican National Convention. Will be updated throughout the day and evening.
ELECTION 2020-RNC-TAKEAWAYS: Key takeaways from the third day of Republican National Convention. By Steve Peoples and Jonathan Lemire. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos, by 10:00 p.m.
ELECTION 2020-RNC-FACT CHECK: Fact check of the speeches during the Republican National Convention.
THURSDAY, AUG 27
ELECTION 2020-RNC: Running coverage of the RNC. By Zeke Miller and Jonathan Lemire. UPCOMING: 950 words, photos by 1 a.m.. Will be updated throughout the day and evening.
ELECTION 2020-RNC-WHAT TO WATCH: What to watch on the final day of the RNC. Featured speakers include Alice Johnson, the criminal justice advocate whose sentence on drug crimes was commuted by Trump at the urging of celebrity Kim Kardashian, Trump’s personal attorney, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, and Republican congressional leaders Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California. President Trump will close out the convention in an address from the White House South Lawn. By Michelle Price. UPCOMING: 850 words by 1 a.m.
ELECTION 2020-RNC-TRUMP: One of the most important addresses President Trump is going to give. By Jonathan Lemire. UPCOMING: 900 words, photos by 1 a.m.
ELECTION 2020-RNC-WATCHING CONVENTION: A look at how voters around the country are watching the Republican National Convention. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 1 a.m
ELECTION 2020-RNC-THE LATEST: Latest developments in the Republican National Convention. Will be updated throughout the day and evening.
ELECTION 2020-RNC-TAKEAWAYS: Key takeaways from the final day of Republican National Convention. By Jill Colvin and Zeke Miller. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos, by 10:00 p.m.
ELECTION 2020-RNC-FACT CHECK: Fact check of the speeches during the Republican National Convention.
FRIDAY, AUG 28
ELECTION 2020-RNC: Wrap coverage of the Republican National Convention. UPCOMING 1000 words, photos by 2 a.m.
ELECTION 2020-RNC-ANALYSIS: Analysis of the Republican National Convention. By Julie Pace. UPCOMING 1000 words, photos by 2 a..m.
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ELECTION 2020-RNC-TRUMP PROMISES: Behind the drama, chaos and tumult of the Trump era, the president has fulfilled a wide range of policy promises from the 2016 campaign. By Jill Colvin. SENT: 1200 words, photos.
VIDEO:
AP Video plans live coverage of the RNC speakers each day of the convention from 8:30 -11 p.m. Broadcast and online edits of each day’s proceedings, as well as daily live and taped analysis, are planned.
WEDNESDAY, AUG 26
ELECTION 2020 -RNC -SPEECHES: AP video will provide live and edits of the key speeches each night. Speakers include South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway and presidential daughter-in-law Lara Trump. Vice President Mike Pence will deliver the keynote Wednesday from Baltimore’s Fort McHenry.
ELECTION 2020- RNC-ANALYSIS: Live AP analysis following each night’s proceedings, followed by broadcast and online edits.
THURSDAY, AUG 27
ELECTION 2020 -RNC -SPEECHES: AP video will provide live and edits of the key speeches each night. Featured speakers include former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Republican congressional leaders Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California. President Trump will close out the convention in an address from the White House South Lawn.
ELECTION 2020- RNC-ANALYSIS: Live AP analysis following each night’s proceedings, followed by broadcast and online edits.
PHOTO:
AP photos will provide extensive coverage of the Republican convention all week, including President Trump’s renomination in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday, Melania Trump’s appearance from the White House Rose Garden Tuesday, Vice President Pence’s speech on Wednesday and President Trump’s speech at the White House Thursday. Photos will also provide coverage of other key speakers during each night’s proceedings.
INTERACTIVES/GRAPHICS:
An embeddable table showing notable RNC convention speakers is available.