Trump to deliver Republican nomination speech 'live from the White House'

Donald Trump said on Monday he would deliver his nomination acceptance speech "live from the White House" next Thursday, 27 August. Speaking at a campaign event in Wisconsin, the president said he would deliver a "real" speech to accept the Republican nomination for president as he mocked the pre-tapped speeches for the start of the Democratic National Convention. "They're making speeches that are taped, who wants to listen to Michelle Obama do a tapped speech? No, you've got to have her get up there," Mr Trump said as the crowd booed. "But we're doing a real speech on Thursday, next Thursday... doing it live, live from the White House." Confirmation of the White House as the president's venue to accept the party's presidential nomination comes after criticism that it could be in violation of the federal Hatch Act. While the Hatch Act typically prevents political candidates from using government employees or property for campaign purposes, the president and vice president are exempt.