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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, put 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 Obama, is also not listed.
As DailyMail previously reported, Melania is set to join her husband at the convention, but has been unclear whether she would have a former speaking role, as she did in 2016 and 2020. Barron's role had also been uncertain.
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, 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
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, as are 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.
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)
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