Republican Party formally nominates Donald Trump for second term

The Republican National Convention on Monday formally re-nominated US President Donald Trump as the party's presidential candidate for the November 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 the South Lawns of the White House on August 27. IT'S OFFICIAL! RT if you’re ready for #FourMoreYears! pic.twitter.com/p3UD2IpW7A — GOP (@GOP) August 24, 2020 Over the Top! The @GOP delegates have spoken and President @realDonaldTrump and Vice President @Mike_Pence are the official Republican nominees for President and Vice President of the United States! #FourMoreYears pic.twitter.com/zmMD2thKgw — #RNC2020 GOP Convention (@GOPconvention) August 24, 2020 The once in four-year GOP (Grand Old Party) convention is being held in virtual mode due to the coronavirus pandemic. A small part of the official business of the convention is being held at Charlotte in North Carolina. Trump was re-nominated following a roll call of votes from elected GOP delegates from all the 50 states. Vice President Mike Pence was re-nominated as the running mate of Trump. Pence made a surprise appearance at the Charlotte where the roll call vote was done. He will deliver his formal acceptance speech on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

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Republican Party formally nominates Donald Trump for second term

The Republican National Convention on Monday formally re-nominated US President Donald Trump as the party's presidential candidate for the November 3 elections.

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