Trump shouts out several members of Congress and Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, saying he “is going to endorse Mark but won’t tonight.” #NCPOL#NCGOPConvention
Trump pivots to talking about stopping endless wars and China, saying they fight economically not militarily. #NCPOL#NCGOPConvention
Trump brings up those ‘out to get him’ and how he stands up to those who attack him. He jokes “in a sick way I enjoy it” as the crowd laughs. #NCPOL#NCGOPConvention
Trump now hits DeSantis, saying “I haven’t been very nice to him” since he said he had no comment about running against him in last year. #NCPOL#NCGOPConvention
Trump hits Biden more. Talks about how reports of Biden family getting foreign money would’ve led every newscast 10 years ago, ends by saying “Walter Cronkite would’ve reported it but we don’t have Walter Cronkite.” #NCPOL#NCGOPConvention
Trump’s crowd tonight is the largest of the weekend in Greensboro. #NCPOL#NCGOPConvention
“In the end either the communists destroy America or we destroy the communists,” says Trump to applause. #NCPOL#NCGOPConvention
Will add here that NRCC Chairman Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-09) endorsed Trump in his speech earlier tonight. That gives Trump the backing of both GOP communities along with NRSC Chairman Steve Daines. #NCPOL#NCGOPConvention
After interspersing in his record as President, Trump ticks through more of his policies and accomplishments on energy, trade, and more. #NCPOL#NCGOPConvention
Trump calls Biden’s border policies worse than third world: “What third world country would let in 15 million people?” #NCPOL#NCGOPConvention
Trump says he’ll prevent World War 3 to the crowd. Says it will happen at some point and then adds that Biden has “no clue” what is happening around the world. #NCPOL#NCGOPConvention
Trump adds that foreign leaders think the U.S. is “led by fools right now.” #NCPOL#NCGOPConvention
Trump now talking about Medicare and Social Security and DeSantis’ backing of the FairTax.This has been a regular point of contrast. If/when the candidates share a debate stage, will be interesting to see. #NCPOL#NCGOPConvention
Here’s a new one: Trump says he backs national concealed carry reciprocity. That is a priority each Congress for Rep. Hudson. #NCPOL#NCGOPConvention
Whatley, introducing former VP Pence, calls him "one of the most consequential conservatives in American history," noting Pence's tenure as firebrand Congressman, Governor, and Vice President. #NCPOL#NCGOPConvention
Also a callback to Pence's famous "Christian, Conservative, and Republican in that order" line. #NCGOP#NCGOPConvention
Pence thanks several of the state’s elected officials including Dan Bishop, Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby and State Rep. Tricia Cotham. #NCPOL#NCGOPConvention
The "holding meetings and conducting other business" line that typically comes from his office tells us nothing about who he meets with or when he is meeting with them. #NCGOV