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Photo gallery: Day 4 of Republican National Convention
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Former President Donald J. Trump speaks to the crowd during the fourth night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Balloon fall from the ceiling after Former President Donald J. Trump accepts the Republican Party Presidential nomination during the third night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Former President Donald J. Trump accepts the Republican Party Presidential nomination during the fourth night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host, speaks to the crowd during the third night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Former President Donald J. Trump sits in his personal box during the fourth night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Sen. Marco Rubio poses for a picture at the Florida GOP breakfast at the Baird Center during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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People pray during the fourth night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Pastor Lorenzo Sewell speaks to the crowd during the fourth night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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People celebrate during the fourth night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Former President Donald J. Trump accepts the Republican Party Presidential nomination during the fourthnight of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Actor Russell Brand makes an appearance Hulk Hogan during the third night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Hulk Hogan speaks to the crowd during the third night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Singer Kid Rock performs during the fourth night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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People celebrate during the fourth night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Former President Donald J. Trump talks to people in his personal box during the fourth night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Eric Trump speaks to the crowd during the fourth night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Former President Donald J. Trump talks about the attempted assassination during the fourth night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Former President Donald J. Trump speaks to the crowd during the fourth night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Former President Donald J. Trump, left, alongside his wife Melania Trump, right, accepts the Republican Party Presidential nomination during the fourth night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Former President Donald J. Trump accepts the Republican Party Presidential nomination during the fourth night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)
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Former President Donald J. Trump points toward the crowd as he accepts the Republican Party Presidential nomination during the fourth night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Ashleigh Lucas/WUFT News)