Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders spoke at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday and recounted her time working with former president Donald Trump.
Sanders, a former press secretary in the Trump administration, was a potential pick for the vice-presidential role on the ticket that eventually went to the junior Senator from Ohio, J.D. Vance. In her speech, she spoke about her experiences with Trump as a woman and a mother, commending him for defending her against critique.
The RNC is taking place in Milwaukee through Thursday where Trump will formally accept the party’s nomination for the 2024 Election.
USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network have more than 60 journalists on the ground in Milwaukee and you can follow along with our live blog for updates throughout the day.
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Who is Sarah Huckabee Sanders?
- Who is she? Sanders is Arkansas’ 47th governor and the first women to ever be elected as to the position. She was inaugurated on January 10, 2023.
- What is her role? While serving as press secretary, Sanders was one of Trump’s close confidants. She was also the third woman to hold the position.
- Key quote: “For my four-year-old son the most powerful man in the world had nothing on his mom.”
How long was Sarah Huckabee Sanders press secretary?
Sanders served as former President Donald Trump’s White House Press Secretary from 2017 to 2019.
She called it “the best job” during her RNC remarks Tuesday.
When and where is the Republican National Convention?
The Republicans’ convention will take place over four days, from July 15-18 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Fiserv Forum, home of the Milwaukee Bucks, will be the main venue for the RNC.
There also will be events at the nearby University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena and the Baird Center.
How can you watch the event and stay up-to-date on convention news?
USA TODAY is streaming the RNC from start to finish, and you can watch it here starting Tuesday, July 16, at 7 p.m.:
Updates from the RNC will be available at gopconvention2024.com.
