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Republicans nominate Trump for second term as US President Like the Democratic Party convention held last week, the Republican convention was a scaled down affair due to health measures imposed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the Republican convention is officially taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina, much of the event will be virtual.
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The Republican Party in the United States formally nominated Donald Trump to stand for re-election on Monday, the first day of their national convention. Trump is seeking a second four-year term as the nation’s president.
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Like the Democratic Party convention held last week, the Republican convention was a scaled down affair due to health measures imposed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the Republican convention is officially taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina, much of the event will be virtual.
Trump to speak each day
In a break with the usual practice of party conventions, President Trump is expected to speak each day of the event; normally, the candidate delivers a major address on the final day.
Major campaign issues during this electoral cycle include the handling of the coronavirus emergency, and the question of systemic racism in the United States.
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