Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Donald Trump Jr., the son of 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, and several other America First conservatives will headline the America First Convention Festival at the Republican National Convention, The Daily Caller first reported.
During the Republican National Convention, America First Works (AFW) and the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) will play a central role in Convention Fest, featuring notable guests such as Trump Jr., Larry Kudlow, Kellyanne Conway, Newt Gingrich, Lee Zeldin and Riley Gaines.
“Most of the leaders we feature have been fighting to save America for a long time,” Zeldin, who also serves as a senior adviser to AFW, told the Caller, “But my experience is that this is the most unified movement we've ever seen, especially after what we witnessed in Butler, Pennsylvania. President Trump's call to unite America in the aftermath of the assassination attempt was heard loud and clear, and we intend to show that throughout the convention.” (RELATED: It took Biden 102 minutes to condemn the assassination attempt on Trump)
Former Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-NY) speaks at the Turning Point Action-sponsored People's Convention at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan, June 15, 2024. (Photo by Adam J. Dewey/Anadolu via Getty Images)
“The convention's daytime programming is bringing America First policies to the forefront,” said AFW Executive Director Ashley Hayek. “We're not just talking about making America great, safe and prosperous again – we're on the ground making it happen. America First is dedicated to restoring the American Dream and making sure every legal vote is counted. Together, we will channel the anger we're feeling after the assassination attempt on President Trump into a positive and save America.” (Related: President Trump nominates J.D. Vance as his 2024 running mate)
Other speakers at Convention Fest will include a number of former Trump White House and campaign officials who are now affiliated with AFPI and AFW, including Linda McMahon, Brooke Rollins, Chad Wolf, Hogan Gidley, General Keith Kellogg, Larry Kudlow, Pam Bondi, Matt Whitaker and Ashley Hayek.
The event will be held in Milwaukee this week on Tuesday from 4pm-5:30pm CST, and Wednesday and Thursday from 3pm-4:30pm CST.
