LIVE: RNC 2026 National Convention in Dallas Features President Trump and VP Vance on Day 2

The Republican National Committee (RNC) holds its 2026 National Convention in Dallas from Sept. 9 through Sept. 10.

The convention will feature closing remarks from President Donald Trump on night two. Vice President JD Vance will deliver his keynote address to the Republican Convention on night two.

Other Speakers:

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Attorney General Todd Blanche

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner

Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

Donald Trump Jr.

Republican Leadership

Speaker Mike Johnson, 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

Senator John Barrasso, Senate Majority Whip

Senator Tim Scott, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman

Rep. Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader

Rep. Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip

Rep. Lisa McClain, House Republican Conference Chair

Rep. Richard Hudson, National Republican Congressional Committee Chair

Joe Gruters, Republican National Committee Chairman

Elected Officials

Sen. Ted Cruz (TX)

Sen. Jon Husted (OH)

Sen. Dave McCormick (PA)

Gov. Greg Abbott (TX)

Lt. Gov. of Texas Dan Patrick

Attorney General of Texas Ken Paxton, candidate for U.S. Senate

Rep. Rob Bresnahan (PA-08)

Rep. Mike Collins (GA-10), candidate for U.S. Senate

Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15)

Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19), candidate for Governor of Florida

Rep. Brandon Gill (TX-26)

Rep. Brian Jack (GA-03)

Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17)

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13)

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07)

Rep. Jason Smith (MO-08)

Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03)

Mayor Eric Johnson of Dallas

Candidates

Capt. Mike Bouchard, candidate for U.S. House (MI-10)

Laurie Buckhout, candidate for U.S. House (NC-01)

Greg Cunningham, candidate for U.S. House (NM-02)

Jay Feely, candidate for U.S. House (AZ-01)

Eric Flores, candidate for U.S. House (TX-34)

Carlos De La Cruz, candidate for U.S. House (TX-35)

Mike LiPetri, candidate for U.S. House (NY-03)

Derek Merrin, candidate for U.S. House (OH-09)

Marty O'Donnell, candidate for U.S. House (NV-03)

Mike Rogers, candidate for U.S. Senate (MI)

Tano Tijerina, candidate for U.S. House (TX-28)

Michael Whatley, candidate for U.S. Senate (NC)