The third day of the Republican National Convention kicked off Wednesday with Republicans — led by the newly nominated Donald Trump and his running mate, U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio — shifting their focus to issues of national security and foreign policy.
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Photos: Wednesday at the Republican National Convention
Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien speaks during the Wisconsin RNC delegation breakfast at the Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown in Milwaukee, Wis., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming speaks during the Wisconsin RNC delegation breakfast at the Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown in Milwaukee, Wis., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming laughs as Florida Representative Mayra Flores speaks during the Wisconsin RNC delegation breakfast at the Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown in Milwaukee, Wis., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Representative Mayra Flores speaks during the Wisconsin RNC delegation breakfast at the Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown in Milwaukee, Wis., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien speaks during the Wisconsin RNC delegation breakfast at the Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown in Milwaukee, Wis., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming speaks to the media after the Wisconsin RNC delegation breakfast at the Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown in Milwaukee, Wis., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Delegates and guest attend the Wisconsin RNC delegation breakfast at the Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown in Milwaukee, Wis., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow speaks during the Wisconsin RNC delegation breakfast at the Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown in Milwaukee, Wis., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Rep. Nik Rettinger, R-Mukwonago, speaks to the media after the Wisconsin RNC delegation breakfast at the Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown in Milwaukee, Wis., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Valori Schmidt stand during the Wisconsin RNC delegation breakfast at the Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown in Milwaukee, Wis., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Brandon Maly, chair of the Dane County Republican Party, said he's hoping to take the inspiration offered by this week's Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and "channel it into votes.”
Brandon Maly, chair of the Dane County Republican Party, leaves Media Row at Panther Arena.
Brandon Maly speaks with Chrissi Illgen, Dane County's vice chairwoman, outside Fiserv Forum.
When she first got to Milwaukee, Door County delegate Stephanie Soucek said, it felt surreal. "I'm just sitting there going, 'What am I doing here? How did I get here?'"
Attending her first national convention, Door County Republican Party Chair Stephanie Soucek said she's trying to take everything in. “We want to show strong support, represent our state well, represent the party well,” she said.
Delegates have assigned seats on the floor of Fiserv Forum. Other than naming former President Donald Trump as the party's nominee, the main job of delegates is to attend each night's speeches.
Door County Republican Party Chair Stephanie Soucek speaks with other Wisconsin delegates on the floor of Fiserv Forum.
Former Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Brad Courtney poses for a portrait at Media Row at the Panther Arena during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Shirl LaBarre delegate of Wisconsin Rapids poses for a portrait at Media Row at the Panther Arena during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Shannon McKinney delegate of LaCrosse poses for a portrait at Media Row at the Panther Arena during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Barbara Bittner delegate of Hilbert poses for a portrait at Media Row at the Panther Arena during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Barbara Finger delegate of Oconto poses for a portrait at Media Row at the Panther Arena during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
