Clint Eastwood at the 2012 Republican National Convention

Clint Eastwood at the 2012 Republican National Convention
Man in coat and tie stands at a podium, looking towards a chair
Clint Eastwood on stage with the chair
DateAugust 30, 2012 (2012-08-30)
LocationTampa Bay Times Forum, Tampa, Florida
Also known as2012 Republican National Convention, final night
ParticipantsClint Eastwood
Chair

On Thursday, August 30, 2012, American actor and director Clint Eastwood gave a speech at the Republican National Convention. Eastwood had endorsed Mitt Romney for the 2012 United States presidential election earlier that month, and spent much of his speech's running time on a largely improvised routine in which he addressed an empty chair that represented President Barack Obama. The speech, broadcast in a prime time slot, was viewed live by around 30 million people. It generated many responses and much discussion.