Vivek Ramaswamy took the stage at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday to advocate for the Republican platform and attract the votes of minorities, millennials, and Gen Z.
Ramaswamy gained prominence after attempting a presidential campaign against former President Donald Trump. He secured three delegates from the Iowa Caucus after finishing fourth, but subsequently withdrew from the race.
The Republican National Convention continues in Milwaukee through Thursday, where former President Donald Trump will formally accept the party’s nomination for the 2024 election.
USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network have approximately 60 journalists on the ground in Milwaukee, and you can follow their live blog for updates throughout the event.
Who is Vivek Ramaswamy?
Ramaswamy is a former business leader who ran as a Republican presidential candidate and received three delegates during the primary.
Key quote: “We believe in the ideals of 1776.”
Details about the Republican National Convention:
The convention is scheduled over four days, from July 15-18 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The main venue for the RNC will be Fiserv Forum, home of the Milwaukee Bucks. Additional events will take place at the nearby University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena and the Baird Center.
How to stay informed about the event:
USA TODAY is streaming the entire RNC, which you can watch starting Monday, July 15. Updates will also be available at gopconvention2024.com.