Who is speaking tonight at the RNC? Melania Trump, Scott Baio and Rudy Giuliani, among others

Donald Trump's family, veterans, immigration reform advocates, venture capitalists, motivational speakers, and celebrities will take the stage this week at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, along with his former political rivals, more than a dozen members of Congress, and a half-dozen governors.

The convention committee on Sunday released the lineup for the convention, scheduled for Monday through Thursday at the Quicken Loans Arena, home of the NBA champion Cavaliers.

Monday's headliners include Trump's wife, Melania; Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn and other veterans, including some who fought in Benghazi; parents of children killed by illegal immigrants; former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani; actor Scott Baio of Happy Days; Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson; and soap opera star Antonio Sabato Jr.

On Tuesday, former presidential candidates Ben Carson and Gov. Christie will speak, as will House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Trump's children Tiffany and Donald Jr., and Dana White, president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Wednesday's keynote will come from vice presidential pick Mike Pence, governor of Indiana. Earlier in the evening, the lineup includes three former Trump rivals: Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, and Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin; Newt and Callista Gingrich; radio host Laura Ingraham; and Trump's son Eric.

On Thursday, RNC Chairman Reince Priebus and the president of Liberty University, Jerry Falwell Jr., will speak.

Then Trump's daughter Ivanka will introduce her father.

Schedules for the speeches have not been announced.

- Inquirer Staff