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Photos: Trump, Vance and all the Republican National Convention fanfare

Former President Trump walks onstage for his nomination acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention.
Former President Trump walks onstage for his nomination acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention.
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The third Republican coronation of Donald Trump is complete, this time with talk of divine intervention as he was praised as “fearless†and a “hero†by two professional fighters and a “bad ass†by a rock star.

The uncharacteristically mellow 45th president was serenaded Thursday night at the Republican National Convention here with several standing ovations as delegates hailed his potentially script-flipping message of unity, just days after a would-be assassin nearly took his life at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination for the third consecutive election cycle, vowing to deliver “confidence, strength and hope.â€

“We rise together or we fall apart. I am running to be president for all of America, not half,†he said, conjuring thunderous applause when he added: “So tonight, with faith and devotion, I proudly accept your nomination†as the crowd erupted in a “Trump! Trump! Trump!†chant.

Delegates takes pictures of Republican candidate former President Donald Trump and his wife on stage as balloons drop
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Delegates takes pictures of former President Donald Trump and his wife on stage as balloons drop concluding the Republican National Convention.

Eric Trump, Donald Trump's son, walks off the stage during the Republican National Convention.
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Eric Trump, Donald Trump’s son, walks off the stage during the Republican National Convention.

Wisconsin delegates raise their cheese hats on the final day og the Republican National Convention.
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Wisconsin delegates raise their cheese hats on the final day og the Republican National Convention.

Hulk Hogan tears off shirt to reveal muscle tank underneath, on stage at the Republican National Convention
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Hulk Hogan fires up the delegates on the final night of the Republican National Convention.

Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance with his wife, Usha on stage during day three of the Republican National Convention.
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Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance with his wife, Usha on stage during day three of the Republican National Convention.

Delegates raise their cowboy hats during the Republican National Convention.
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Delegates raise their cowboy hats during the Republican National Convention.

Arizona delegate Stacey Goodman during day three of the Republican National Convention.
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Arizona delegate Stacey Goodman during day three of the Republican National Convention.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene waves during the Republican National Convention.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene waves during the Republican National Convention.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump acknowledges the delegates during the RNC.
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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump acknowledges the delegates during the Republican National Convention on July 16.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, left, running mate Sen. J.D. Vance, second right, at RNC.
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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, left, running mate Sen. J.D. Vance, second right, and during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Former Ambassador Nikki Haley walks off the stage as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, back center, walks on at RNC.
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Former Ambassador Nikki Haley walks off the stage as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, back center, walks on during the Republican National Convention.

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, left, poses with a delegate at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
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Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, left, poses with a delegate at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Sen. Marco Rubio points to Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention.
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Sen. Marco Rubio points to Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's dog, "Baby Dog," during the Republican National Convention.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s dog, “Baby Dog,†during the Republican National Convention.
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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s dog, “Baby Dog,†during the Republican National Convention.

People waving Trump placards
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Republican National Convention attendees wave Trump placards on Monday.

Donald Trump
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Former President Trump, his ear bandaged after Saturday’s assassination attempt, smiles behind a banner at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

A musical act entertains delegates on the first day of the Republican National Convention.
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Country singer Chris Janson entertains delegates on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

Donald Trump soaks in the adulation from delegates after being formally nominated as the Republican presidential candidate.
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Donald Trump soaks in the adulation from delegates after being formally nominated as the Republican presidential candidate.

J.D. Vance speaks to supporters at the Republican National Convention.
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Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) speaks to supporters after being introduced as Donald Trump’s running mate in the 2024 election.

From left, Tiffany Trump, Eric Trump, Lara Trump and Donald Trump Jr.
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Members of the Trump family clap as they watch the roll call of states at the 2024 Republican National Convention. From left are Donald Trump’s daughter Tiffany Trump; his son Eric Trump and Eric’s wife, Lara Trump; and his son Donald Trump Jr.

A worker lays out Trump signs during the 2024 Republican National Convention.
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A worker lays out Trump signs during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

A delegate from Michigan gets fired up on Day One of the Republican National Convention.
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Ken Crider, a delegate from Michigan gets fired up on Day One of the Republican National Convention.

Mark Robinson, lieutenant governor of North Carolina, speaking
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Mark Robinson, lieutenant governor of North Carolina, speaks at the 2024 Republican National Convention on Monday.

Protesters hold up signs near the Fiserv Forum during the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention.
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Protesters hold up signs near the Fiserv Forum during the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention.

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