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RNC 2024 Day 2 updates: Rubio urges fighting 'with our voices and our votes'

The theme of Tuesday's session is "Make America Safe Again."

ByMeredith Deliso, Ivan Pereira, Tal Axelrod, Chris Boccia, and Alexandra Hutzler
Last Updated: July 16, 2024, 7:22 PM EDT

The second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee is in full swing Tuesday evening with appearances from some of former President Donald Trump's former rivals: former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy -- all calling for Republican Party unity.

Trump, with a bandage on his ear, made an appearance again Tuesday evening -- just days after he was wounded in an assassination attempt at one of his rallies in Pennsylvania over the weekend.

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7:10 PM EDT

Perry Johnson says Michigan will go to Trump

Perry Johnson, a Michigan businessman and one-time Republican presidential candidate who dropped out before any primaries, had a message for the White House.

"Michigan is the state that gave Trump the win in 2016, and Michigan will be the state that sends President Trump back to the White House in 2024," he said.

In 538's 2024 presidential election simulations, Biden wins Michigan's 15 electoral votes 60 times out of 100.

Perry Johnson speaks during the second day of the Republican National Convention, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
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In addressing inflation and mortgage prices, Johnson said, "What do you say we fire Joe Biden?"

"Biden thinks things are looking up. The only person looking up is Joe Biden as he stares into space on the debate stage," he said.

Johnson addressed the assassination attempt against Trump, calling him the "toughest president since Teddy Roosevelt," before leading the crowd in chanting "Trump, Trump, Trump!"

7:16 PM EDT

Trump expected to make another appearance tonight

Trump is again expected to make an appearance at the RNC arena tonight, ABC News can report.

-ABC News' Soorin Kim, Lalee Ibssa and Stephanie Walsh

6:56 PM EDT

Reince Priebus: 'Let's make America one again'

Reince Priebus, the former RNC chair and Trump's chief of staff, took the stage, welcoming the crowd to Wisconsin.

He stressed Trump's accomplishments, stating: "While president, he decided to drill, baby, drill. He shut down the border, he confronted China head-on, made Europe pitch in on NATO, lowered taxes, put conservatives on the Supreme Court and he defeated ISIS."

Priebus, who also chaired the Wisconsin GOP, stressed how important the state is for Trump's victory.

Former White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus speaks during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., July 16, 2024.
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"Let's stand united as Republicans. Let's stand united as Americans. Let's make America one again," he said.

6:52 PM EDT

Republican Jewish Coalition CEO on 'critical moment'

Republican Jewish Coalition CEO Matt Brooks began his remarks by asking the crowd to cheer in support of Israel.

"If someone tried that at the Democrat convention, they would be booed off the stage, but here at the Republican convention, we proudly and loudly stand with Israel," he said, to applause.

CEO of Republican Jewish Coalition Matt Brooks speaks during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., July 16, 2024.
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Brooks said the election is a "critical moment" for the American Jewish community and Israel, and said the Jewish community is ready to elect the Trump-Vance ticket.

"This is our chance to continue the incredible pro-Israel legacy of the most pro-Israel president in history," Brooks said.

During his remarks, Brooks displayed a red, Trump-branded yarmulke.