UFC CEO Dana White introduces Donald Trump
Barbara Bush started the tradition of speaking at the RNC in 1992, she was followed by others. Melania Trump spoke at the RNC conventions of 2016 and 2020. The former model entered the event just before UFC CEO Dana White introduced Donald Trump before his address. She greeted Trump’s running mate Senator JD Vance and his wife Usha. Melania also sat with them as the GOP nominee delivered his first speech since the assassination attempt at a campaign rally. Former president’s daughter Ivanka Trump too did not speak at the convention. Unusually, a presidential nominee is not introduced by a spouse or family member.
Family members stand by Donald Trump
Trump thanked his wife for standing beside him when he was attacked. He said that he wanted to thank his entire family for being here, including Don, Kimberly, Ivanka and Jared, Eric and Lara, Tiffany and Michael, and Barron. The former model added the elements of drama and glamor as she smiled, waved, kissed and stood hand in hand with Donald Trump after he finished his acceptance speech. Her son Barron Trump did not attend the Republic National Convention though the Republican Party of Florida selected him to serve as one of the state’s at-large delegates at the convention.
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Which tradition did Melania Trump break at the Republic National Convention?
Melania Trump broke the 30-year-old tradition of speaking on the stage and introducing the nominee for the US Presidential Election. She went straight to her seat and sat there silently. Barbara Bush started the tradition of speaking at the RNC in 1992, she was followed by others. Melania Trump spoke at the RNC conventions of 2016 and 2020.
How was Melania Trump received at the Republic National Convention?
Melania Trump received a grand welcome with classical music playing in the background and the crowd applauding her as she entered the Republican National Convention Thursday.
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