Holding hands with his wife, former First Lady Melania Trump, and flanked by his children and grandchildren, former President Donald Trump celebrates after accepting the Republican party’s nomination for president on the fourth and final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Standing next to his wife, former First Lady Melania Trump, and flanked by his children and grandchildren, former President Donald Trump celebrates after accepting the Republican party’s nomination for president on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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Scenes from inside the 2024 Republican National Convention

Five days after an assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump on Thursday accepted the Republican nomination.

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Former President Donald Trump greets delegates prior to his speech on day four of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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RNCTh-071924-59.Former President Donald Trump kisses the helmet and firefighter's jacket that belonged to Corey Comperatore as he speaks on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, accepting the party’s nomination for president, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. Comperatore, 50, was fatally shot at a Pennsylvania rally where Trump survived an assassination attempt. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-TimesJPG

Former President Donald Trump kisses the helmet and firefighter’s jacket that belonged to Corey Comperatore as he speaks on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, accepting the party’s nomination for president, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. Comperatore, 50, was fatally shot at a Pennsylvania rally where Trump survived an assassination attempt.

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Delegates celebrate the end of the convention with a balloon drop on day four of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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Holding hands with his wife, former First Lady Melania Trump, and flanked by his children and grandchildren, former President Donald Trump celebrates after accepting the Republican party’s nomination for president on the fourth and final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Standing next to his wife, former First Lady Melania Trump, and flanked by his children and grandchildren, former President Donald Trump celebrates after accepting the Republican party’s nomination for president on the fourth and final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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Delegates celebrate the end of the convention with a balloon drop on day four of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Former President Donald Trump bats away a balloon as he celebrates with family after accepting the Republican party’s nomination for president on the fourth and final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Former President Donald Trump bats away a balloon as he celebrates with family after accepting the Republican party’s nomination for president on the fourth and final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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Former President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump appear on stage on day four of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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Former President Donald Trump speaks on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, accepting the party’s nomination for president, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Former President Donald Trump speaks on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, accepting the party’s nomination for president, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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Former President Donald Trump Hugs former First Lady Melania Trump on day four of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

Former President Donald Trump hugs former First Lady Melania Trump on day four of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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Former President Donald Trump hugs his grandson, Tristan Milos Trump, as he celebrates with family after accepting the Republican party’s nomination for president on the fourth and final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Former President Donald Trump hugs his grandson, Tristan Milos Trump, as he celebrates with family after accepting the Republican party’s nomination for president on the fourth and final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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Holding hands with his wife, former First Lady Melania Trump, and flanked by his children and grandchildren, former President Donald Trump celebrates after accepting the Republican party’s nomination for president on the fourth and final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Standing next to his wife, former First Lady Melania Trump, and flanked by his children and grandchildren, former President Donald Trump celebrates after accepting the Republican party’s nomination for president on the fourth and final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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on day four of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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(From left) Former President Donald Trump; his wife former First Lady Melania Trump; his running mate U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH); and Vance’s wife Usha Chilukuri Vance celebrate on the fourth and final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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Kid Rock performs on day four of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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Kid Rock performs on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Kid Rock performs on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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A Texas delegate wears a badge on her ear, resembling former President Donald Trump’s bandage, on the fourth and final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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Former first Melania Trump waves to delegates on day four of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Former President Donald Trump speaks on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, accepting the party’s nomination for president, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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Former President Donald Trump speaks to delegates on day four of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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Thousands attend the fourth and final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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A delegate shoes off his Trump inspired gold shoes on day four of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Hulk Hogan speaks on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Hulk Hogan speaks on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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Hulk Hogan speaks on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Hulk Hogan speaks on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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A Secret Service agent keeps watch as former President Donald Trump speaks on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, accepting the party’s nomination for president, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

A Secret Service agent keeps watch as former President Donald Trump speaks on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, accepting the party’s nomination for president, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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Secret Service keeps watch during former President Donald Trump’s speech on day four of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

A Secret Service agent keeps watch as former President Donald Trump speaks on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, accepting the party’s nomination for president, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

A Secret Service agent keeps watch as former President Donald Trump speaks on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, accepting the party’s nomination for president, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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An attendee wears a suit with former President Donald Trumps face on day four of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Delegates celebrate the end of the convention with a balloon drop on day four of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Delegates celebrate the end of the convention with a balloon drop on day four of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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GOP delegates cheer as they wait for former President Donald Trump to speak on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

GOP delegates cheer as they wait for former President Donald Trump to speak on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green (R-Georgia) takes a selfie with a supporter on the fourth and final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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Vivek Ramaswamy takes a selfie with a supporter on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Vivek Ramaswamy takes a selfie with a supporter on the fourth and final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley gavels in the session on the fourth and final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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