Trump convention headliners list doesn't include Melania or Ivanka (2024)

Former first lady Melania Trump is not included on the list of headliners and 'keynote speakers' set to take the stage for Donald Trump's Republican Convention, which is set to gavel in on Monday in MIlwaukee.

Nether is Ivanka Trump, who advised Trump during his four years in the White House, but who took a lower public profile after moving to Florida with husband Jared Kushner.

The list announced Saturday includes Donald Trump Jr., who has been a fiery advocate for his father since he left the White House, along with brother Eric Trump.

Eric's wife Lara Trump, who is now an RNC co-chair in a sign of Trump's total takeover of the party, will speak, as will Don Jr.'s fiancee Kimberly Guilfoyle.

Barron Trump, who was cheered at a recent Trump rally as he assumes a higher public profile and was seated next to his father in a golf cart while he insulted President Biden, is also not listed.

As DailyMail previously reported, Melania is set to join her husband at the convention, but it has been unclear whether she would have a formal speaking role, as she did in 2016 and 2020. Barron's role had also been uncertain as he prepares to head to college.

First lady Melania Trump, who has

Ivanka is expected to appear Thursday in a personal capacity.

The convention also announced a long string of 'entertainers, celebrities, and industry leaders' who will speak.

They include Peter Navarro, Trump's former economic advisor who is set to be released from prison on Monday after serving a four-month sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.

Trump loyalists from the House, including Reps. Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ronny Jackson, and Anna Paulina Luna are set to appear.

Don Jr., Eric Trump, and Eric's wife Lara Trump are listed, but Ivanka Trump and Melania Trump are not

Trump daughter in law Lara Trump was an expected headliner. She co-chairs the RNC

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TV host Tucker Carlson, once discussed as a potential presidential contender, will be speaking, as will Alina Habba, who was by Trump's side during his New York hush money trial that saw him convicted on 34 counts.

A host of senators, including VP contenders J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio will speak, as will former Sen. Ted Cruz, who was famously booed during his 2016 convention speech when he urged people to vote their conscience and declined to endorse Trump. Rep. Byron Donalds, another contender, is on the list.

Lee Greenwood, whose 'God Bless the USA' lights up Trump rallies, is listed. With many former top Trump White House officials breaking with him after January 6, Trump's list includes former cabinet members Linda McMahon and Mike Pompeo.

Headliners and keynote speakers for Trump's Republican Convention

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Family:

Donald Trump Jr.

Eric Trump

Co-Chairman Lara Trump

Kimberly Guilfoyle

Entertainers, Celebrities, & Industry Leaders:

Matt Brooks, CEO of the Republican Jewish Coalition

Tucker Carlson, Television Host

Savannah Chrisley, TV Personality and Criminal Justice Reform Advocate

Franklin Graham, Renowned Faith Leader

Lee Greenwood, Country Music Star

Alina Habba, Trump Campaign Senior Advisor

Diane Hendricks, Owner of ABC Supply

Tom Homan, Former Acting ICE Director

Chris Janson, Country Music Star

Perry Johnson, Businessman

Charlie Kirk, CEO of TPUSA

Sean O’Brien, President of TEAMSTERS

Vivek Ramaswamy, Businessman

Amber Rose, Rapper & Influencer

David Sacks, CEO of Yammer

Bob Unanue, CEO of Goya Foods

Dana White, CEO of UFC

Steven and Zach Witkoff, Businessman

RNC Leadership:

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley

COA Chairwoman Anne Hathaway

Host Committee Chairman Reince Priebus

GOP Officials & Candidates:

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL)

U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR)

U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL)

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL)

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO)

U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), NRSC Chairman

U.S. Senator JD Vance (R-OH)

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC)

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI)

U.S. Senate Candidate Kari Lake (R-AZ)

U.S. Senate Candidate Jim Banks (R-IN)

U.S. Senate Candidate Mike Rogers (R-MI)

U.S. Senate Candidate Tim Sheehy (R-MT)

U.S. Senate Candidate Sam Brown (R- NV)

U.S. Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno (R-OH)

U.S. Senate Candidate Dave McCormick (R-PA)

U.S. Senate Candidate Hung Cao (R-VA)

U.S. Senate Candidate Eric Hovde (R-WI)

U.S. Senate Candidate Gov. Jim Justice (WV) & Babydog

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-4)

U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-1)

U.S. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-6)

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-9), NRCC Chairman

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21), House GOP Conference Chair

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL-1)

U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (FL-6)

U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13)

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19)

U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (FL-21)

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14)

U.S. Rep. John James (MI-10)

U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (NJ-2)

U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-1)

U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13)

U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15)

U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt (TX-38)

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-AR)

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL)

Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND)

Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD)

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX)

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA)

Attorney General Brenna Bird (R-IA)

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R-NC)

Mayor Eric Johnson, Mayor of Dallas & Former Democrat

Mayor Trent Conaway, Mayor East Palestine, Ohio

Dr. Ben Carson, Former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Kellyanne Conway, Former Counselor to President Donald J. Trump

Ric Grenell, Former Acting Director of National Intelligence

Peter Navarro, Former Director of United States Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy

Mike Pompeo, Former U.S. Secretary of State

Linda McMahon, Former U.S. Administrator of SBA

Newt Gingrich, Former U.S House Speaker

Lee Zeldin, Former U.S. Rep. (NY-1)

Source: Republican convention announcement

Trump convention headliners list doesn't include Melania or Ivanka (2024)

FAQs

Did Melania Trump attend the RNC convention? ›

The former first lady came out to much applause. The former first lady was escorted to her seat to immense applause. Former first lady Melania Trump was in attendance for the final night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Did Ivanka Trump speak at the convention? ›

Entering the event in Milwaukee on Thursday night to a warm round of applause, the former president's wife waved to the crowd before taking a seat in the family box. Unlike previous Republican conventions in 2016 and 2020, she did not give a speech.

Who is Donald Trump's family? ›

It was not just the patriarch of the Trump family that took center stage at the RNC, but Trump's sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and his granddaughter, Kai Trump, who also addressed the crowd. Trump's wife Melania and his daughter Ivanka were present at the convention, though they did not speak.

Who is the oldest Trump son? ›

Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr. was everywhere, while daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner, controversial veterans from the last Trump White House, only made a brief appearance.

Why isn't Ivanka Trump at the RNC convention? ›

Three of Ivanka's siblings — Tiffany, Eric, and Donald Trump Jr. — made appearances at the convention throughout the week, but Ivanka was notably absent following her previous claim that she wanted to take a step back from politics.

What song did Melanie Trump walk out to at the RNC? ›

In an evening full of supremely weird moments, this was one of the weirdest: the long, arcing line of Beethoven's greatest Adagio, the third movement of his Ninth Symphony, creating a sense of wonder and expectation as former first lady Melania Trump made her entrance at the Republican National Convention.

Did Melania attend the convention? ›

While Melania Trump did not attend any event this year, she arrived at the Republican National Convention and supported Donald Trump on Thursday. Melania and Ivanka Trump demonstrated their support for Donald Trump at the RNC in a very noticeable way.

Who is Don Junior's ex-wife? ›

Vanessa Kay Trump (née Pergolizzi, later Haydon; born December 18, 1977) is the former wife of Donald Trump Jr. They were married from 2005 to 2018.

Did Donald Trump meet Melania? ›

As Melania Knauss, she began her modeling career at age 16 and moved to New York in 1996. Donald Trump met the model in 1998 at a New York fashion party, became engaged in 2004 and married in 2005.

Is Trump's wife Hispanic? ›

Melania Trump (born Melanija Knavs; April 26, 1970) is a Slovenian-American former model who served as the first lady of the United States from 2017 to 2021 as the wife of former president Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States.

What nationality was Donald Trump's first wife? ›

Early life and education

Ivana Marie Zelníčková was born on February 20, 1949, in Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia (now Zlín, Czech Republic), the daughter of Miloš Zelníček and Marie Zelníčková (née Francová). She was raised in a Catholic household.

How many kids does Ivanka have? ›

Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, are parents to three kids: Arabella Rose, Joseph Frederick and Theodore James.

Who is the oldest living presidents child? ›

Currently there are 33 confirmed, known living presidential children, the oldest Lynda Bird Johnson Robb, the youngest Barron Trump. Two presidential children, John Quincy Adams and George W. Bush, have become president in their own right. Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Carow Roosevelt with their children.

Who is Trump's daughter? ›

Ivana Marie Trump was born on October 30, 1981, in Manhattan, New York City, as the second child and only daughter of Donald Trump and his first wife, Czech-American model Ivana (née Zelníčková). Her father has German and Scottish ancestry.

How many grandkids does Donald J. Trump have? ›

The presidential candidate has 10 grandchildren, ranging in age from 4 to 17 years old. His eldest granddaughter, Kai Madison Trump, 17, spoke at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, saying, “I'm speaking today to share the side of my grandpa that people don't often see.

Why isn't Barron Trump at the RNC convention? ›

Why wasn't Barron Trump at the RNC? Barron was asked to attend the convention as a Florida delegate, but Melania issued a statement in May saying he wouldn't attend due to prior commitments, according to USA Today.

Who attends the Republican National Convention? ›

Delegates from all fifty U.S. states and from American dependencies and territories, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, attend the convention and cast their votes.

What did Melania do before meeting Trump? ›

As a young woman, Melania studied design before pausing her studies to pursue a modeling career abroad. She became a successful fashion model, appearing in television advertisem*nts, fashion magazines, and billboards. She came to the United States during the 1990s and continued her modeling career.

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