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WATCH: President Trump’s Address To The Republican Convention, With Fact Check

By NPR News August 27, 2020

President Donald Trump delivers his acceptance speech for the Republican Party nomination for reelection during the final day of the Republican National Convention from the South Lawn of the White House on August 27, 2020. CREDIT: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images

President Donald Trump, who spoke at the end of the Thursday evening program of other speakers, discussed the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, for which he promised a vaccine by the end of the year, Hurricane Laura and unrest in Kenosha, Wis., where the shooting of a Black man, Jacob Blake, by police led to protests, followed by another shooting by a civilian.Read More

WATCH: Mike Pence Makes Case For Trump At RNC, Falsely Implies Biden Wants To ‘Defund The Police’

By NPR News August 26, 2020

Vice President Mike Pence speaks during the third night of the Republican National Convention at Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Maryland, August 26, 2020. CREDIT: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images

“Tonight, our hearts are with all the families who have lost loved ones,” Vice President Mike Pence said in his Wednesday night speech. “We mourn with those who mourn, and we grieve with those who grieve. And this night I know millions of Americans will pause and pray for God’s comfort to each of you.”Read More

WATCH: First Lady Melania Trump Highlights RNC Day 2, With A Pardon And Pompeo Featured

By NWPB News August 25, 2020

First lady Melania Trump speaks on the second day of the Republican National Convention from the Rose Garden of the White House, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Washington. CREDIT: Evan Vucci/AP

First Lady Melania Trump portrayed her husband as an authentic, uncompromising leader in a Rose Garden address Tuesday night as President Donald Trump turned to family, farmers and the trappings of the presidency to boost his reelection chances on the second night of the scaled-down Republican National Convention.Read More

GOP Delegates Officially Nominate Donald Trump As He Makes Surprise In-Person Visit To Convention

By NPR News August 24, 2020

President Donald Trump made a surprise in-person visit to the Republican National Convention shortly after they officially nominated for president Aug. 24, 2020. The pared-down convention is still taking place in Charlotte, N.C. but without the large presence as previously planned. CREDIT: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

Toward the end of the roll call, Trump made a surprise visit to address the delegates from the convention hall in Charlotte. He appeared right after the Florida delegation cast its votes — a symbolic nod to President Trump’s primary residence and an important battleground in 2020.Read More

GOP Officials Say They’re Expecting 50,000 In Charlotte For Republican Convention

By NPR News May 17, 2020

Donald Trump delivers the keynote address during the 2016 Republican National Convention. Despite the coronavirus, Republicans say they are moving ahead with plans for their 2020 convention. CREDIT: David Hume Kennerly/Getty Images

In a statement marking 100 days to go before the convention, party leaders said they're taking steps meant to address public health during the coronavirus pandemic.Read More