The Republican National Convention (RNC) has formally re-nominated President Donald Trump as the party's Presidential candidate for the November 3 election.<br />''<br />''Mr Trump, who faces a formidable challenge from former Democratic vice president Joe Biden, is scheduled to deliver his acceptance speech from the South Lawn of the White House on 27th of August.<br />''<br />''The once in four-year GOP (Grand Old Party) convention is being held in virtual mode due to the raging Coronavirus pandemic. A small part of the official business of the convention is being held at Charlotte in North Carolina.<br />''<br />''Mr Trump was re-nominated following a roll call of votes from elected Republican Party delegates from all the 50 states yesterday. Vice President Mike Pence, was also re-nominated as his running mate. Mr Pence made a surprise appearance at Charlotte where the roll call vote was done. He will deliver his formal acceptance speech on Wednesday.<br />
News On AIR | August 25, 2020 9:40 PM
US Republican Party re-nominates Donald Trump and Mike Pence as Presidential, Vice Presidential candidates