Watch Florida Rep. Byron Donalds' speech at the Republican National Convention
Florida U.S. House Rep. Byron Donalds took the podium at the Republican National Convention on Monday evening in a speech that focused on his background as the son of a single mother in Brooklyn.
Donalds represents Florida's 19th Congressional District. He recently faced criticism after say that Black people were better off under Jim Crow on the House floor.
The RNC is taking place in Milwaukee through Thursday where former President Donald Trump will formally accept the party’s nomination for the 2024 presidential Election.
Paste BN and the Paste BN Network have approximately 60 journalists on the ground in Milwaukee and you can follow along with our live blog for updates throughout the day.
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What to know about Rep. Byron Donalds
- Who he is: Rep. for Florida's 19th Congressional District
- What role he plays: Republican U.S. House Rep.
- Key quote: "They say they're pro-choice. but not if you want a choice over what your kids are taught."
When and where is the Republican National Convention?
The Republicans' convention will take place over four days, from July 15-18 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Fiserv Forum, home of the Milwaukee Bucks, will be the main venue for the RNC.
There also will be events at the nearby University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena and the Baird Center.
How can you watch the event and stay up-to-date on convention news?
Paste BN is streaming the RNC from start to finish, and you can watch it here starting Monday, July 15:
Updates from the RNC will be available at gopconvention2024.com.