Day three of the Republican National Convention centered around vice presidential candidate JD Vance as he introduced himself to Republicans as Trump's running mate.
The day was held under the theme of "Make America Strong Once Again."
Former President Donald Trump made an appearance at the convention hall to watch his running mate make his national debut. Other notable speakers included Trump's son and granddaughter and several Gold Star families who expressed their support for the former president.
Despite calls for unity, several speakers spent time bashing President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democrats on several issues including immigration, crime and Israel.
First-time convention attendees are sharing their thoughts on the experience so far.
"It's been like a just like a big party," an alternate from Texas, clad in the state delegation's uniform of an American flag shirt and cowboy hat, told ABC News Digital.
"It's just amazing," said another Texas attendee. "It's fantastic and if you're if you're a political goober kind of like I am, it's the best thing since toast and butter."
Jul 17, 2024, 5:48 PM EDT
What delegates want to hear from JD Vance tonight
Outside the convention center, two delegates spoke with ABC News Digital about what they want to hear when J.D. Vance gives his first speech since being tapped as Trump's running mate.
"I don't know him very well," said one delegate from New Jersey. "I mean, we all know that he was maybe not a fan of President Trump's, which makes it even more interesting, right? But I do think he has the same values."
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RNC delegates react to Trump announcing Vance as VP
ABC News spoke to delegates outside the Republican National Convention after Donald Trump named J.D. Vance as his running mate.
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"That's what we will want to hear tonight, that he has our values that he is going to, you know, that he's going to follow through on those values and when he is only the Vice President, but we're looking forward to four years from now," she said.
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance speaks during a fundraiser at Discovery World Science and Technology Museum, on July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee.
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Another delegate from California said she was more familiar with Vance, having previously read his memoir "Hillbilly Elegy."
"He's young, he's smart and he knows what he's doing. He has a great compelling story, grew up in poverty, made it to the American dream. What could be more better than that?" she said.
-ABC News' Alexandra Hutzler
Jul 17, 2024, 4:56 PM EDT
Kai Trump prepares for speech
Kai Trump, the granddaughter of Trump, was seen on stage at the RNC on Wednesday afternoon preparing for her speech later tonight.
The teen is slated to address the RNC at 9 p.m. CT/10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, the same night as her father, Donald Trump Jr.
Learn more about the eldest of Trump's 10 grandchildren here.
Kai Trump and her father Donald Trump Jr. participate in a walkthrough on stage prior to the third day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.
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Jul 17, 2024, 4:01 PM EDT
Trump takes a walk around RNC stage
Former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stands at the lectern during a sound check on the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.
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Trump arrived at the RNC Wednesday afternoon and walked around the stage in preparation of his acceptance speech slated for Thursday.
He spent nearly five minutes practicing his entrance, pointing at the teleprompter, and adjusting his stance. He was joined by an entourage of campaign staff.
