Former President Donald Trump acknowledges his supporters as he walks into the Fiserv Forum on the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Attendees sing the National Anthem on the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Former state Sen. Darren Bailey prays alongside other Illinois delegates on the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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A protester walks by a sign for former President Donald Trump just outside the security perimeter on the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Usha Chilukuri Vance introduces her husband, vice presidential candidate U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), on the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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A table of former President Donald Trump t-shirts for sale sits outside the security perimeter on the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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A pedestrian waves a Trump flag just outside the security perimeter on the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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A delegate wears a makeshift ear bandage in support of Donald trumps would on day three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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A Texas delegate wears a bandage on his ear on the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Former President Donald Trump walks into the Fiserv Forum on the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Vice presidential candidate U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) speaks on the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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GOP delegates cheer on the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Donald J. Trump Jr. speaks to delegates on day three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. |Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Vice Presidential Nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks to delegates on day three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Delegates wave signs on day three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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A delegate listens to a speaker on day three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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A delegate adjusts his hat on day three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Delegates cheer on a speaker on day three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Vice Presidential Nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks to delegates on day three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Incoming Illinois Republican Party Chair Kathy Salvi takes a photo with delegates at the Illinois Delegation breakfast in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. |Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Flag bearers wait backstage before an appearance on the main stage on day three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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A bust of Trump made from cheese on display at the Illinois Delegation breakfast in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Roger Stone meets with delegates on day three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna speaks to delegates at the Illinois Delegation breakfast in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Republican House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson speak to delegates at the Illinois Delegation breakfast in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Delegates gather in the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 for the third night of the Republican National Convention. The convention wraps up Thursday night with Donald Trump’s acceptance speech.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Donald Trump acknowledges the crowd Wednesday night at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, where the former president will accept his party’s nomination Thursday night.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, the Republican vice presidential nominee, addressing delegates Wednesday night at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Photos from day two
Corey Brooks, senior pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago, gives the benediction at the end of the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks on the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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U.S. Rep Mary Miller speaks with reporters after the Illinois delegation breakfast — before the start of the second day of the Republican National Convention — at the Comfort Suites Milwaukee Airport hotel in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) speaks on the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Former President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up to supporters on the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Mike Lindell, chief executive officer of My Pillow Inc., speaks with reporters on the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Law enforcement officers keep watch on the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Florida delegates dance on the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Law enforcement officers ride bikes outside the security perimeter on the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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A service dog sleeps on the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice sits by his dog, Babydog, on the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), attend the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Thousands attend the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump waves as she walks on stage to speak on the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Thousands attend the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. |Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Attendees cheer before Corey Brooks, senior pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago, gives the benediction at the end of the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Former Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy speaks on the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders enters the Fiserv Forum on the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Corey Brooks, senior pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago, gives the benediction at the end of the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), attend the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Photos from day one
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks to delegates on the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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A bandage covers President Donald Trump’e ear on the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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The crowd reacts to President Donald Trump on the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), point to supporters on the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Thousands attend the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Delegates attend the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Delegates attend the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Illinois delegate Susan Sweeney wears a top hat on the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Delegates attend the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Illinois delegate Diane Jordan smiles at someone in the crowd on the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (center) attends the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Former President Donald Trump greets his running mate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), on the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024.|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump walks onto the floor on the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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A delegate from Montana with pins on her hat on the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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A delegate writes Vance on a sign on the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Delegates attend the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Delegates attend the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Illinois Delegate Mark Shaw makes an announcement on the floor at the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum at 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave at Milwaukee, WI Monday, July 15, 2024.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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A supporter takes a photo in from the Trump 2024 sign on the floor at the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum at 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave at Milwaukee, WI Monday, July 15, 2024.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Donald Trump Jr. looks up on the stage on the floor at the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum at 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave at Milwaukee, WI Monday, July 15, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Supporters hold Trump signs on the floor at the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum at 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave at Milwaukee, WI Monday, July 15, 2024.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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A supporter holds a trump sign on the floor of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum at 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave at Milwaukee, WI Monday, July 15, 2024.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Supporters hold Trump signs on the floor at the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum at 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave at Milwaukee, WI Monday, July 15, 2024.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Vice President candidate JD Vance points at attendees on the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) greets Donald Trump Jr. on the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Former President Donald Trump greets Tucker Carlson as he enters the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Former President Donald Trump greets his sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, as he enters the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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President Donald Trump fist bumps as he leaves the convention on the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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A delegate holds up a sign during the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Charles J. Kirk, an American conservative political activist, speaks to delegates on the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Vice President candidate JD Vance touches his chest as the crowd cheers on the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024.|Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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Former President Donald Trump greets U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times|Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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