![Donald Trump Jr. slams the Biden administration and calls for support for his father’s presidential campaign.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/S3_TrumpJr2_Fountain-1-e1710263042495-1200x613.jpg)
Donald Trump Jr. confuses students with disorganized speech and conspiracies
The former president’s son slammed the Biden administration and defended the events of Jan. 6
![Donald Trump addresses students and praises Washington and Lee in a pre-recorded video.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_9396.jpeg)
Donald Trump wins Mock Convention’s GOP nomination
Trump’s win was no surprise, students said. But the speakers sparked disagreement and conversation
![Mock Conventions Instagram story Saturday night called Trump our next president.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Controversy-proof_Muckle-e1707873728532-591x1200.jpeg)
Critical comments removed from Mock Con Instagram
Young alumni slammed convention leaders for describing Trump as the “next president,” rather than the GOP nominee. Then their comments were hidden from public view
![State chair Sam Griffiths, ’24, shares jokes about Michigan.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/S4_statechair_Chiguluri-2-800x1200.jpg)
Ring-Tum Phi awards for best jokes by state chairs
Laughter filled the Tennis Center as state chairs threw insults at each other and themselves during the roll call vote
![Mike Pompeo addresses students during Session Two.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/S2_Mike-Pomeo_Hoover-1-1200x800.jpeg)
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addresses U.S. adversaries in well-received speech
Pompeo touched on foreign policy and domestic issues in his speech headlining Session Two
![Asa Hutchinson reiterated his endorsement for GOP candidate Nikki Haley during his Saturday speech.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/S4_AsaHutchinson_Fountain-1-1200x800.jpg)
Former GOP presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson holds out hope for 2024
The former Arkansas governor doesn’t think a Trump victory is guaranteed
![Governor Glenn Youngkin shares his vision for what the Republican Party needs to do to make America “a nation with no rivals” again.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/S3_GlennYoungkin_Stephenson-1-1200x800.jpg)
Glenn Youngkin encourages Americans to vote to support ‘a nation with no rivals’
Virginia’s governor said he wants Republicans to lead America back to having a dominant economy and education system
![Candace Owens speaks at the first Mock Convention session. Screenshot courtesy of the 28th Mock Convention livestream.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Candace.png)
Candace Owens slams progressive movements
The commentator covered many topics, from Marxism to feminism, in what students called a scattered speech
![Georgia Governor Brian Kemp waves to the audience after sharing his thoughts on the future of the Republican Party.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/S3_BrianKemp_Stephenson-e1707941759639-1200x872.jpg)
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp outlines a new vision for the Republican Party
The Georgia governor shared his goals for how the party can regain trust among voters ahead of the November election
![Former Secretary of Defense Chris Miller.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/S2_Chris-Miller_Hoover-1-e1707942181475-1200x866.jpg)
Former defense secretary says military could operate with half its budget
Chris Miller praises and criticizes the military during his interview at W&L’s Mock Convention
![Charlie Kirk joined Mock Con via a Skype call. Screenshot taken of 2024 Mock Convention livestream](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screen-Shot-2024-02-13-at-1.19.24-PM-1200x847.jpg)
Charlie Kirk bashes college, border policies via Skype
Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk surprised Mock Con attendees with a virtual speech after initial cancellation
![Wesley Hunt addressed Mock Con on Feb. 10.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/S3_WesleyHunt2_Stephenson-1200x799.jpg)
Wesley Hunt calls for a restoration of the nation’s soul
The Army veteran turned Congressman said the left is trying to divide the U.S. based on racial lines