We're live at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the

Republican Party's presidential ticket is now set. Donald Trump

formerly nominated for the top spot a little while ago and made clear his

vice presidential choice.

Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio who will be nominated soon.

We're told that Senator Vance is getting ready to make an appearance in his new role for the very first time.

Let's check in with CNN's Kristen Holmes who has some new reporting on this.

And Kristen, what are you learning about conversations between Trump and Vance before today's announcement.

Jake, we are told that the two of them had a meeting at Trump's Maralago home on Saturday

before that rally in Pennsylvania and before that assassination attempt.

Now, we did also report previously that in recent days,

Donald Trump met with all of the vice presidential

potential candidates that included Senator Marco Rubio

as well as Doug Bergum.

But the timing on Vance is particularly notable and critical given what happened

later that day.

Now I am told by a variety of sources that he had not come to any

conclusion at the end of all of those in-person meetings but he had continued to

waffle back and forth looking for all of the things that he had put on his list of a

vice presidential pick including things like chemistry and securing his legacy.

Now of course he has officially named Vice Vance as running mate, but it is a notable timing given when that meeting occurred.

Jay.

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