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The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) kicks off Thursday, and all eyes are on the speakers who are set to start taking the stage Friday. 

A slew of Republicans who are considered potential 2024 presidential contenders will seek to make their appeals to the conservative base -- but none will command as much attention as former President Donald Trump, who is set to give remarks on Sunday.

Fast Facts

    • CPAC 2021 will take place in Orlando, Florida.
    • Event is seen as prelude to how the Republican presidential primary field may shape up.
    • Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak Sunday in highly-anticipated remarks said to hammer President Biden on issues from immigration to China.

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, along with Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Ted Cruz, R-Texas and Josh Hawley, R-Mo., will all be in attendance in Orlando, Fla., for speeches starting Friday.

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