Watch Charlie Kirk's speech at the Republican National Convention

Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY
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Charlie Kirk took the podium at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Monday in a speech that focused on what Kirk says he hears from young people around the U.S.

Kirk is known as a conservative talk show host and activist. He is also the founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, an organization that pushes for conservative politics on high school and college campuses.

The Republican National Convention is in Milwaukee through Thursday where former President Donald Trump on Thursday will formally accept the party’s nomination for the 2024 Election.

USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network have more than 40 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 Charlie Kirk

  • Who he is: Conservative activist, talk show host and founder of conservative student group, Turning Point USA.

  • What role he plays: Convention speaker

  • Key quote: "I visit college campuses so you don't have to"

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?

USA TODAY 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.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Charlie Kirk speech at Republican National Convention: Watch

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