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The 2024 Republican National Convention in photos
Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump, applauds with Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, during the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Thousands of Republican delegates officially made Donald Trump their party's presidential nominee just days after he survived an assassination attempt.
The shooting hung over the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where prominent GOP officials and everyday citizens from around the country spoke to the party faithful. They made their case for Trump to return to the White House and savaged Democratic President Joe Biden with blistering attacks on his record and his mental acuity.
Appearing in public for the first time since a bullet grazed his ear, Trump entered the Fiserv Forum with a white bandage prominently affixed to his ear, a visual reminder of the potential tragedy he narrowly escaped. He also made his first appearance with his chosen running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance.
For Trump, a former reality television star highly attuned to his public image and the visuals he projects, the convention provided a chance to choreograph an entertaining spectacle for his loyal supporters and the voters he's trying to court. All as supporters in cowboy hats, “make American great again” caps, Trump masks and American flag regalia cheered him on.
Delegates arrive at the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Delegates walk around the hallway during the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
The floor of the Fiserv Forum is seen with a slow shutter speed during the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump gestures as he leaves after attending the first day of the Republican National Convention, Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. Behind Trump are two members of the Secret Service.
A delegate wears a tee shirt with a photo of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump being surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally during the Republican National Convention Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee.
A delegate holds up a photo during the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Delegates dance around during the Republican National Convention, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Georgia delegate Kathleen Thornman takes a picture with her phone during the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
A color guard is reflected in a mirror during the Republican National Convention Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Delegate Aj Yvette is seen during the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
A service dog, "Lambeau," rests during the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance arrives at the Republican National Convention Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee.
An Ohio delegate holds up a sign during the Republican National Convention Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, is introduced during the Republican National Convention Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Delegates are seen during the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, right, with his dog named "Baby Dog" speaks during the Republican National Convention, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Texas delegates cheer during the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Delegates reacts as Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is introduced during the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Delegates hold during the Republican National Convention Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Texas delegates cheer during the Republican National Convention, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump points to his ear as he talks to Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, during the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump appears with vice presidential candidate JD Vance, R-Ohio, during the Republican National Convention, Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump departs after the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Arizona delegate Joe Neglia and Stacey Goodman watch during the Republican National Convention, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is seen during the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives during the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump appears during the Republican National Convention Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Delegates walk along the hallway during the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is introduced during the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee. At right is Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio.
Hulk Hogan takes the stage during the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Pictures of the assassination attempt of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump are displayed during the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
A supporter holds up a sign during the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Hulk Hogan tears off his shirt while speaking on the final night of the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump attends the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum, Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives for the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is introduced during the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
As Melania Trump watches, Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump signs paperwork to officially accept the nomination during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum, Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Kid Rock rehearses his performance before during the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Hulk Hogan waving US flag while on stage during the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Hulk Hogan tears off his shirt while speaking on the final night of the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Tucker Carlson speaks during the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Tucker Carlson walks up to the podium to speak on the final day of the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
A supporter cheers during the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
A Bronze replica Make America Great hat that has been dipped in 24 carat gold is seen by artist Jeff Hamilton during the final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention near the Fiserv Forum, Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
As Melania Trump and Usha Chilukuri Vance watch, Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, sign paperwork to officially accept the nomination during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum, Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
As Usha Chilukuri Vance, Ivanka Trump former first lady Melania Trump and Eric Trump watch, Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, sign paperwork to officially accept the nomination during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum, Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Hulk Hogan speaks during the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Eric Trump speaks on the final night of the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Melania Trump is introduced during the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Melania Trump is introduced during the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Melania Trump is introduced during the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Delegates bow their heads in prayer during the Republican National Convention, Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Kid Rock performing on the final day of the the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Hulk Hogan waves a flag during the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Supporters cheer during the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Hulk Hogan speaks during the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, watch Eric Trump speak during the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump attends the final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum, Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Hulk Hogan tears off his shirt while speaking on the final night of the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Hulk Hogan waves a flag during the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Supporters cheer during the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.
