Republican National Convention kicks off in Cleveland
The Republican National Convention (RNC) kicked off on July 18, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The convention runs through July 21.
- A young Trump supporter attends a rally in downtown Cleveland in the first day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 18, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The convention runs through July 21. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
- A message is written on the tank of a bike belonging to a member of the Bikers for Trump motorcycle group at a rally for Trump on the first day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown on July 18, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day RNC kicks off on July 18. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
- Corey Lewandowski arrives to the floor of Quicken Loans Arena during first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
- Reince Priebus, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, gavels the convention to order on the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/John Locher)
- Bob Little from Warren Mich., salute as her observes a presentation during first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
- Bob Alexander poses with his custom campaign buttons for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. The Republican National Convention starts today. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
- Bob Alexander poses with his custom campaign buttons for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. The Republican National Convention starts today. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
- Supporters listen during the national anthem during a rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Settlers Landing Park on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. The Republican National Convention starts today. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
- Members of the group Bikers for Trump watch during a rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Settlers Landing Park on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. The Republican National Convention that starts today. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
- Members of the group Bikers for Trump arrive at a rally for Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump at Settlers Landing Park on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. The Republican National Convention that starts today. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
- Supporters watch during a rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Settlers Landing Park on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. The Republican National Convention starts today. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
- A supporter watches during a rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Settlers Landing Park on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. The Republican National Convention starts today. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
- Members of the group Bikers for Trump ride to a rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Settlers Landing Park on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. The Republican National Convention that starts today. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
- Elan Stoltzfuz stands during a rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Settlers Landing Park on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. The Republican National Convention starts today. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
- Ben Carson speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Republican National Convention, Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
- Trump supporters Kay Kellogg Katz, left, and Gena Gore from Monroe, La., cheer during first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
- Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette addresses the delegates during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
- Judy Griffin of Cleveland shows off her button collection on her hat during first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
- Corey Lewandowski talks to delegates as he arrives to the floor of Quicken Loans Arena during first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
- Reince Priebus, Chair of the Republican National Committee, bangs the gavel as he calls to order the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
- The Texas delegation says the Pledge of Allegiance during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
- Cuyahoga County Veterans present the colors during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
- The Singing Angels of Cleveland perform the National Anthem during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
- Reince Priebus, Chairman of the Republican National Committee listens to the Pledge of Allegiance during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
- Delegates walk outside of Quicken Loans Arena before the opening session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
- Texas delegates Artemio Muniz from Houston and Mark Gonzales from Dallas talk on the convention floor before first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
- Preparations are made at the Quicken Loans Arena before the opening session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
- Trump supporters cheer during first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
- Barbara Finger from Oconto, Wis., wears a cheesehead hat during first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/John Locher)
- Alabama delegate Judy Carns, center in blue, and other delegates put their hands on their chests as they sing the national anthem during first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
- Rein Priebus, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, announces the rules of the convention during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
- Members of the Texas delegation arrive for opening day of the the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
- Former New Hampshire Senator Gordon Humphrey attends the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
- Caleb Turner from Hurricane, W.Va., shows off his button collections during first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
- Arizona State Senator Kimberly Yee addresses the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
- FILE – In this Feb. 6, 2016, file photo, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, left, and Donald Trump, right, speak to reporters after a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by ABC News at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H. Donald Trump’s top campaign adviser accused Ohio Gov. John Kasich of “embarrassing” his home state by avoiding the Republican convention, opening the gathering with a stark display of party disunity. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)