How to watch Trump RNC 2024 speech: live stream Republican National Convention final day, start time, schedule

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, wearing a red and white MAGA cap, gestures as he speaks ahead of his RNC 2024 Republican National Convention speech in Milwaukee
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Donald J. Trump's RNC 2024 speech – his first since a failed assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania – is due to start at 10.09 p.m. ET. Full RNC Day 4 schedule below. Here's how to watch Trump RNC 2024 live streams online, from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free!

Trump RNC 2024 live stream, date, time and channels

Trump's RNC 2024 speech is expected tonight at 10.09 p.m. ET / 7.09 p.m. PT / 3.09 a.m. BST (19 Jul.) / 12.09 p.m. AEST (19 Jul.)
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Trump will take the stage tonight to accept his party's nomination again and give his primetime address (complete with ear bandage) to conclude the four-day convention in Milwaukee.

Also on the roster for tonight's speakers are Mike Pompeo, Eric Trump, Tucker Carlson and Hulk Hogan. Kid Rock is due to perform at 10.03 p.m. ET. 

Trump's wife Melania and daughter Ivanka are also set to appear at the convention for the first time, although don't expect them to chant "Fight, fight, fight!" in homage to Trump's words as he got to his feet after Secret Service agents killed gunman Thomas Crooks.

Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship, will give the final speech before we hear from former President Trump.

Read on below to find out how to watch Trump RNC 2024 speech live streams online, on TV and for free.

RNC 2024 Day 4 schedule – speaker times (ET)

  • 7:29PM – Linda McMahon, 25th Administrator of the Small Business Administration
  • 7:34PM – Mike Pompeo, 70th United States Secretary of State
  • 7:39PM – Pastor Lorenzo Sewell
  • 7:51PM – John Nieporte - Head Golf Pro, Trump International.
  • 7:55PM – Zach Witkoff, Son of Steve Witko
  • 7:58PM – Steve Witkoff, Businessman and Developer
  • 8:28PM – Tucker Carlson - Founder, Tucker Carlson Network
  • 8:40PM – Carrie Ruiz - Golf General Manager, Trump National Doral
  • 8:54PM – Hulk Hogan, Professional Entertainer and Wrestler
  • 9:02PM – Annette Albright - Former School Teacher & Corrections O`icer
  • 9:12PM – Franklin Graham – CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
  • 9:35PM – Eric Trump
  • 9:53PM – Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • 10:03PM – Kid Rock live performance
  • 10:09PM – President Donald J. Trump

Watch RNC 2024 live streams from anywhere

If you're not at home to catch Donald Trump's RNC speech at the Republican National Convention you can still tune in via a virtual private network, or VPN. A VPN makes it appear like you're surfing the web from your home allowing you to access the streaming services you already pay for. It's legal and easy to do.

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view your usual U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to your chosen stream for Donald Trump's speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention live online.

How to watch Trump's speech at RNC 2024 in the U.S.

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Donald Trump's RNC speech will be carried live on a range of U.S. news channels including: Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, CBS News, ABC News and NBC News.

If you've cut the cord and don't have cable, you still have plenty of options. Our top pick is Sling TV: the Sling Blue package costs from $40 per month (depending on your location) with a 50% off your first month

Sling Blue comes with more than 44 channels including Fox News, MSNBC and CNN. Not all news channels will carry Trump's full RNC speech from start to finish, but Fox News is probably your best bet.

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Sling TV offers Blue (from $40 per month). It comes with more than 44 channels including Fox News, MSNBC and CNN (not to mention the likes of Discovery, USA, NatGeo, Bravo and more). New subscribers get a healthy discount on their first month.

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Want more news? Sling's News Extra add-on ($6/month) allows you to watch breaking news and in-depth reporting from CNBC, FOX Business, NewsMax, News Nation and Law & Crime, as well as top networks in Europe, India and further afield. 

A free 2024 RNC live stream will also be available on the GOP YouTube Channel and CSPAN

If you already use those services but aren't in the U.S. right now, don't panic. You can watch Donald Trump's speech at the 2024 RNC by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

How to watch Donald Trump's RNC speech in the U.K.

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Politics fans in the U.K. can watch Trump's RNC speech live on BBC News and Sky News. The start time remains under wraps for now but we'll update this page as soon as the Trump speech time is confirmed.   

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How to watch Trump's RNC speech 2024 in Canada

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If you're in the Great White North, coverage of Donald Trump's RNC speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention will be live on CBCNews and the CBC Gem app. 

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Follow CBC News' special coverage of 2024 RNC event:

  • Watch CBC News Network for live reports from Katie Simpson, Paul Hunter, Idil Mussa and Kris Reyes, on the ground in Milwaukee, starting Sunday, July 14.
  • Tune in to special coverage on "Canada Tonight", hosted by Travis Dhanraj, on July 17 and 18 starting at 7 p.m. ET on CBC News Network.
  • Watch special live coverage of key speeches on "The National" with chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, beginning at 9 p.m. ET on CBC News Network and CBC News Explore, CBC TV and CBC Gem at 10 p.m. ET.
  • Stream key RNC events live on CBCNews.ca and the CBC News app.Empty list

Where to watch Trump RNC live streams online in Australia

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Donald Trump's RNC 2024 speech will be shown Down Under on Foxtel. Trump is tipped to appear several times throughout the convention, before giving his historic keynote address at 12.09 p.m. AEST (Friday, July 18). 

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What is the daily RNC 2024 schedule?

The outline of events according to the RNC will be:

Monday, July 15: "Make America Wealthy Once Again," aims to highlight how Bidenomics has made “everyday life unaffordable for working-class Americans.” 

Tuesday, July 16: "Make America Safe Once Again," will apparently focus on Biden's “soft-on-crime and open border policies.” 

Wednesday, July 17: "Make America Strong Once Again," will provide the Republican take on foreign policy issues such as the Israel-Hamas War, Iran and China, and the U.S.’s standing in the world.

Thursday, July 18: The final day of the convention will finish with “Make America Great Once Again.” Donald Trump's RNC speech, rewritten after the events in Pennsylvania, will start at 10.09 p.m. ET / 9.09 p.m. Central Time.

What time is Donald Trump's RNC speech?

Former President Trump, who arrived in Wisconsin Sunday, is slated to address the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18 at 10.09 pm. ET (9.09 p.m. CT). It will be his first public address since being targeted by would-be assassin Thomas Crooks on Saturday.

Who else will speak at the 2024 Republican National Convention?

U.S. Senators: Marsha Blackburn (TN), Katie Britt (AL), Tom Cotton (AR), Ted Cruz (TX), Steve Daines (MT), Ron Johnson (WI), Marco Rubio (FL), Eric Schmitt (MO), Rick Scott (FL), Tim Scott (SC), JD Vance (OH).

U.S. Representatives: Monica De La Cruz (TX), Byron Donalds (FL), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN), Matt Gaetz (FL), Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA), Richard Hudson (NC), Wesley Hunt (TX), Ronny Jackson (TX), John James (MI), House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA), Anna Paulina Luna (FL), Nancy Mace (SC), Brian Mast (FL), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA), Elise Stefanik (NY), Jeff Van Drew (NJ), Michael Waltz (FL).

Governors: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

Other Officials: Iowa AG Brenna Bird, North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway.

Former Trump Administration Members: Dr. Ben Carson, Kellyanne Conway, Ric Grenell, Linda McMahon, Peter Navarro, Mike Pompeo.

Candidates: Jim Banks, Sam Brown, Hung Cao, Eric Hovde, Jim Justice, Kari Lake, Dave McCormick, Bernie Moreno, Mike Rogers, Tim Sheehy.

Others: Republican Jewish Coalition CEO Matt Brooks, TV personality Tucker Carlson, TV personality Savannah Chrisley, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Pastor Franklin Graham, country star Lee Greenwood, Trump campaign advisor Alina Habba, ABC Supply owner Diane Hendricks, former ICE director Tom Homan, country musician Chris Janson, businessman Perry Johnson, TPUSA CEO Charlie Kirk, Teamsters President Sean O’Brien, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, influencer Amber Rose, Yammer CEO David Sacks, Goya Foods CEO Bob Unanue, UFC CEO Dana White, businessmen Steven and Zach Witkoff.

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