The RNC convention as seen by the Post-Gazette By webdesk Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio during the second day of the Republican National Convention held at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio during the second day of the Republican National Convention held at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hank McCann, a delegate from McFort, Delaware, was seen outside of Fiserv Forum during the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When asked if he was hot under those ears, Mr. McCann replied “Not yet.” David McCormick, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania speaks during the second day of the Republican National Convention held at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Trump and Vance merchandise available for purchase at Fiserv Forum during the Republican national convention on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) The fire gear of deceased Corey Comparator stands on stage at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee behind President Donald J. Trump accepting the nomination for president Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Wisconsin delegates listen as the Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump accepts the Republican nomination for President of the United States on Thursday, July 18, 2024, during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Alvin Porter Jr. of South Carolina wears a Lincoln top hat that he made along with his dashiki during the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. Peter Navarro raises his fist while speaking during the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio during the second day of the Republican National Convention held at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. PA State Rep. David Rowe, left, exchanges state pins with Joshua Hendrickson, Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, during the second day of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Babydog, a 1-year-old English bulldog, joined her owner, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, during his speech on the second day of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Babydog, a 1-year-old English bulldog, joined her owner, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, not pictured, during his speech on the second day of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Vivek Ramaswamy, a tech entrepreneur who ran for the 2024 Republican nomination for president speaks during the second day of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio is introduced during the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee. Dave McCormick speaks to the PA delegation during the delegation’s breakfast on Thursday, July 17, 2024, in Waukesha, WI. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump accepts the Republican nomination for President of the United States on Thursday, July 18, 2024, during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump accepts the Republican nomination for President of the United States on Thursday, July 18, 2024, during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Models wear works by fashion designer Andre Soriano, not pictured, outside the Fiserv Forum on Thursday, July 18, 2024, during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A Wisconsin delegate listens on Thursday, July 18, 2024, during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Ben Carson, former Housing & Urban Development Secretary, speaks to the PA delegation during the delegation’s breakfast held on Thursday, July 17, 2024, in Waukesha, WI. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Republican delegates celebrate after Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump accepts the nomination for President of the United States on Thursday, July 18, 2024, during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Republican presidential candidate and former president, Donald Trump, and Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, watch with their families as the balloons fall during the final day of the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Republican presidential candidate and former president, Donald Trump, and Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, watch with their families as the balloons fall during the final day of the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump accepts the Republican nomination for President of the United State on Thursday, July 18, 2024, during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, joined by his Vice-president JD Vance, and their families accepts the Republican nomination for President of the United State on Thursday, July 18, 2024, during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) The helmet and firefighter jacket that belonged to Corey Comperatore who lost his life Saturday in Butler shared the stage with Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump as he accepted the Republican nomination for President of the United States on Thursday, July 18, 2024, during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump pays his respects to the helmet and firefighter jacket that belonged to Corey Comperatore who lost his life Saturday in Butler as he accepted the Republican nomination for President of the United States on Thursday, July 18, 2024, during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Delaware Delegation Aide Jonathan Taylor, 19, Smyrna, attends the Republican National Convention wearing a bespoke suite inspired by Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump accepts the Republican nomination for President of the United State on Thursday, July 18, 2024, during in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) John Fredrick is joined by Representative Guy Reschenthaler, center, and Neil W. McCabe, right, during Michael Patrick Leahy’s not pictured, Pittsburgh News talk show broadcast from outside PA delegation’s hotel on Thursday, July 17, 2024, in Waukesha, WI. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Law enforcement personal patrol the perimeter around the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Wisconsin delegate Dixon Wolfe, 23, Green Bay, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee,. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) From left: Congressman Byron Donalds- FL, Former President Trump, U.S. Sen. JD Vance- Ohio, and Congressman and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, are joined by family and supporters as they greet the Republican delegates on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) PA delegate Sharon Diasio, Bucks County, shows her support for Donald Trump on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Republican National Convention on Monday, July 14, 2024, in Milwaukee. Republican delegates play corn hole outside of Fiserv Forum host of the Republican National Convention on Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, right, who was chosen by President Donald Trump to be his running-mate, greets members of the Ohio delegation as he is nominated for vice president at the Republican National Convention on Monday, July 14, 2024, in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Mike McMullen, an RNC Delegate to the National Convention in Milwaukee from the 17th Congressional District, wears his T.J. Watt Steelers jersey during the PA Delegation breakfast held on Monday, July 14, 2024, the first day of the Republican National Convention at the delegation hotel in Waukesha, Wisconsin. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Mike McMullen, an RNC Delegate to the National Convention in Milwaukee from the 17th Congressional District, wears his Wall Suit on Thursday, July 18, 2024, during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mike McMullen, an RNC Delegate from the 17th Congressional District, wears his Sidney Crosby Penguins jersey outside of Fiserv Forum during the second day of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. PA delegate Mike McMullen, wears a Pittsburgh Pirates City Connect jersey on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. PA Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), right, acknowledges the Pennsylvania delegates gathered on Monday, July 14, 2024, for the first day of the Republican National Convention at the delegation hotel in Waukesha, Wisconsin. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Former President Trump is seen on one of the big screens before coming out to the floor to greet the Republican delegates on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Republican delegates react while listening to Trent Conaway, mayor of East Palestine, speak on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Former President Trump and U.S. Sen. JD Vance joined by family and other supporters greet the Republican delegates on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. From left: Congressman Byron Donalds- FL, Former President Trump, U.S. Sen. JD Vance- Ohio, and Congressman and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, are joined by family and supporters as they greet the Republican delegates on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Lawrence Tabas, Chairman of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania speaks in front of Pennsylvania delegates, who gathered on Monday, July 14, 2024, for the first day of the Republican National Convention at the delegation hotel in Waukesha, WI. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Patrick Cubbage, a PA delegate, gathers for the first day of the Republican National Convention at the delegation hotel in Waukesha, WI. Mr. Cubbage pumps his fist after hearing the news that a U.S. judge in Florida on Monday, July 15, 2024, dismissed the criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally holding onto classified documents after leaving office. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Ten-year-old Michael Giannetta, of Scranton, works the podium during the PA Delegation breakfast held on Monday, July 14, 2024, the first day of the Republican National Convention at the delegation hotel in Waukesha, WI. Mr. Giannetta has his very own podium at home where he practices his speeches while watching YouTube videos of former President Trump. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) John Grenci, of Butler, talks about his experience attending the Trump campaign event held July 13 during the PA Delegation breakfast Monday, July 14, 2024, the first day of the Republican National Convention in Waukesha, Wisconsin. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, right, who was chosen by Donald Trump to be his running-mate, greets delegates as he is nominated for Vice-President at the Republican National Convention on Monday, July 14, 2024 in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) A.J. Yvette, of Dallas, Texas, at the Republican National Convention on Monday, July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) West Virginia delegates cheer during the Republican National Convention on Monday, July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) speaks to Pennsylvania delegates gathered for the first day of the Republican National Convention at the delegation hotel in Waukesha, WI. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks during the first day of the Republican National Convention on Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Sergeant William Pekrul, a decorated war hero, World War II and D-Day Veteran speaks during the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. Congressman Mike Kelly, District 16, will speak to the PA delegation during the delegation breakfast held in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, during the third day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Texas delegates react to a video of Gold Star families played during the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. PA delegate Steven Wolfe, Lebanon, listens to Trent Conaway, mayor of East Palestine, speak on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates hold up signs as Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla speaks on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. PA delegate Tony Agbay, Enola, PA, listens to Trent Conaway, mayor of East Palestine, speak on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Gold Star Family members Herman Lopez, left, and Alicia Lopez speak during the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. Alex Johnson, a member of one of the UNC-Chapel Hill fraternities who stopped protestors from pulling down an American flag on campus last May prepares to speak during the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mike Lindell, also known as the My Pillow Guy, speaks outside of the Fiserv Forum during the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump accepts the Republican nomination for President of the United States on Thursday, July 18, 2024, during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Retired professional wrestler Hulk Hogan speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Michael Giannetta, 10, Scranton, works the podium during the PA Delegation breakfast held on Monday, July 14, 2024, the first day of the Republican National Convention at the delegation hotel in Waukesha, WI. Mr. Giannetta has his very own podium at home where he practices his speeches while watching YouTube videos of former President Trump. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Pennsylvania delegates, gather for the first day of the Republican National Convention at the delegation hotel in Waukesha, WI. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Law-enforcement officials control traffic near one of the vehicle checkpoints heading into the Republican national convention on Monday, July 15, 2024. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Marjorie Taylor Green speaks during the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee, WI. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Members of the Pennsylvania delicate listen to Marjorie Taylor Greene speak during the first night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Monday, July 15, 2024. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaks during the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. Chris Hanson performs at Fiserv Forum during the first day of the Republican National Convention on Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. Former President Trump and U.S. Sen. JD Vance joined by family and supporters greet the Republican delegates on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Trump and Vance merchandise is available to purchase at Fiserv Forum during the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Michael Lindell speaks to a small crowd outside of Fiserv Forum on the second day of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Delegates wait for the doors to open for the next session at the Republican National Convention outside of fFiserv Forum on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Members of the Pennsylvania delegation listen to McCormick speak on the second day of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) David McCormick talks to media and supporters after giving his speech during the second second night of the Republican National Convention held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) David McCormick talks to media and supporters after giving his speech during the second second night of the Republican National Convention held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Eric Trump, son of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, speaks to the PA delegation during the delegation breakfast held in Waukesha, WI, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, during the third day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Ten-year-old Michael Giannetta poses with Eric Trump, son of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, before Mr. Trump speaks to the PA delegation during the delegation breakfast held in Waukesha, WI, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, during the third day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Trent Conaway, mayor of East Palestine, Ohio speaks on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. (Arturo Fernandez/Post-Gazette) Surrounded by members of the Ohio delegation, Bernie Moreno, Senate candidate for Ohio, center left, and U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, center right, acknowledge each other after Mr. Vance was chosen by Donald Trump to be his running-mate, for Vice-President at the Republican National Convention on Monday, July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee. Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. 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