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Photo gallery: Day 2 of 2024 Republican National Convention
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Eric Trump speaks at the Florida GOP breakfast at the Baird Center during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
(Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Eric Trump speaks at the Florida GOP breakfast at the Baird Center during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
(Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Eric Trump pumps his fist at the Florida GOP breakfast at the Baird Center during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 16, 2024. "I'm confident that we're going to win," he said.
(Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Eric Trump speaks to the crowd at the Florida GOP breakfast at the Baird Center during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 16, 2024. "I'm confident that we're going to win," he said.
(Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Michelle Terris, right, founder of JEXIT, the Jewish Americans leaving the Democratic Party, talks with Florida Rep. Randy Fin, left, at the Baird Center during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
(Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Eric Trump poses for a photo after his speech at the Florida GOP breakfast at the Baird Center during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
(Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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A Texas delegate, left, and guests walk outside of the Fiserv Forum during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
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Republican National Convention attendees play cornhole outside of the Fiserv Forum during the in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
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A service dog from Texas wears a red cowboy hat during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
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A woman signs the Concerned Women for America bus outside the Baird Center during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
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Merchants sell stickers outside of the Baird Center during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
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A woman, draped in an Israeli flag, poses outside of the Baird Center during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
(Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Riley Gaines, center, a former swimmer from the University of Kentucky, mingles outside of the Fiserv Forum during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
(Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Television personality Savannah Chrisley talks about her incarcerated parents during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Perry Johnson cheers for Trump during his speech for the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Sam Brown talks to the crowd during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Florida delegates cheer during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Two women high five each other during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, makes an appearance during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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People say the pledge of allegance during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Vice Presidential pick JD Vance, left, talks with Sen. Rick Scott, right, during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Vice Presidential pick JD Vance, left, talks with speakers during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Vice Presidential pick JD Vance, right, talks with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, center, during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Vice Presidential pick JD Vance claps during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida talks to the crowd during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida waves to the crowd during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley waves to the crowd during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Sen. Ted Cruz talks to the crowd during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Sen. Ted Cruz talks to the crowd during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson talks to the crowd during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Former President Donald Trump points toward a delegate during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Michael Whatley, chairperson of the Republican National Committee, begins the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Former President Donald Trump blows a kiss toward a delegate during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Former President Donald Trump, left, and his runningmate JD Vance, right, stare toward the stage during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Former President Donald Trump, left, and his runningmate JD Vance, right, shake hands during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024.
(Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Former President Donald Trump with an injured ear puts his fist in the air during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Sen. Rick Scott talks to the crowd during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Sen. Kari Lake points toward news stations during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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A delegate wears Trump-themed socks and shoes during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Jim Banks speaks to the crowd during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Reince Priebus claps before his speech during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Gov. Jim Justice's dog, Babydog, is brought out on stage during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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People celebrate Trump during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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People watch as speakers take the stage during the session at the Fiserv Forum for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Tuesday, July 17, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)