Republican Party formally nominates Donald Trump for second term

Republican National Convention on Monday formally re-minated US President Donald Trump as party's presidential candidate for vember 3 elections.

Trump, 74, who faces a formidable challenge from former Democratic vice president Joe Biden, 77, is scheduled to deliver his acceptance speech from South Lawns of White House on August 27.

once in four-year GOP (Grand Old Party) convention is being held in virtual mode due to coronavirus pandemic. A small part of official business of convention is being held at Charlotte in rth Carolina.

Trump was re-minated following a roll call of votes from elected GOP delegates from all 50 states. Vice President Mike Pence was re-minated as running mate of Trump. Pence me a surprise appearance at Charlotte where roll call vote was done. He will deliver his formal acceptance speech on Wednesday.

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