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

Last Updated: July 16, 2024, 8:51 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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Vivek Ramaswamy, former Trump rival, receives warm welcome

Vivek Ramaswamy, Trump's former GOP primary rival, received a warm welcome, with people rising to their feet for a long ovation.

He launched into a fiery speech that included leading the crowd in a call-and-response of "vote Trump" that grew louder with each prompt.

US entrepreneur and former Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., July 16, 2024.
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"If you want to seal the border, vote Trump," he said. "If you want to restore law and order in this country, vote Trump. If you want to reignite the economy in this country, vote Trump. If you want to revive national pride in this country, vote Trump. If you want to make America great again, vote Trump."

Ramaswamy said the "most important reason" to vote for Trump is that he "will actually unite this country. Not through empty words but through action."

Ramaswamy, who was notably a millennial candidate, also had a message for young voters.

"You will be the generation that saves this country," he said. "You want to be a rebel? You want to be a hippie? You want to stick it to the man? Show up on your college campus and try calling yourself a conservative. Say you want to get married, have kids -- teach them to believe in God and pledge allegiance to their country, because you know what? Fear has been infectious in this country, but courage can be contagious, too."

The former candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination spoke on the second day of the Republican National Convention.
The former candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination spoke on the second day of the Republican National Convention.

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Speaker Johnson pushes for unity, dismisses 'radical, woke progressive left'

House Speaker Mike Johnson took the stage and immediately addressed the assassination attempt on Trump.

The speaker vowed that the House would thoroughly investigate the incident.

House Speaker Mike Johnson took the stage and immediately addressed last week's assassination attempt on Trump.
House Speaker Mike Johnson took the stage and immediately addressed last week's assassination attempt on Trump.

"The American people deserve to know the truth. We will ensure accountability, I promise you that," he said.

While he pushed for Americans to unite, he also chastised the "radical, woke progressive left."

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks on stage on the second day of the Republican National Convention on July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wis.
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Johnson vowed that Republicans would take the House and Senate to support Trump's ideals.

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'Build that wall' chant breaks out during Scalise's speech

During Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise's speech, the crowd broke out into a chant of "build that wall" after the House majority leader referenced the border wall.

During Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise's speech, the crowd broke out into a chant of "build that wall" after the House majority leader referenced the border wall.
During Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise's speech, the crowd broke out into a chant of "build that wall" after the House majority leader referenced the border wall.

Scalise said that under Trump, they will "repass H.R. 2" -- the GOP immigration bill that would restart border wall construction and more.

"We will lock down the border and yes, we will finish building the wall," Scalise said.

US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Republican of Louisiana, speaks during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., July 16, 2024.
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Majority Whip Emmer says House GOP is behind Trump

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said the GOP has "held the line" against the Biden administration's agenda.

Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), said the GOP has “held the line” against the Biden administration’s agenda.
Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), said the GOP has “held the line” against the Biden administration’s agenda.

"We won't just be holding the line any more" if Trump is elected, he said. "We’ll be moving forward," he added, to loud applause.

PHOTO: US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) speaks during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., July 16, 2024.
US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) speaks during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., July 16, 2024.
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"I know firsthand that Minnesotans can't afford four more years of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris," he said, promising that Minnesota would turn red for the first time in 50 years.