The Republican National Committee’s headquarters in Washington, United States was briefly evacuated and put on lockdown, on Wednesday (May 22) morning after it received two vials of blood after former US President Donald Trump took over the national party apparatus in March. The Associated Press citing sources said that the vials had been addressed to the presumptive presidential nominee.&nbsp;

<h2>What we know about the incident</h2>

A report by the Guardian citing eyewitnesses said that several hazmat trucks that are equipped with tools to handle hazardous materials were seen outside the RNC building which is near the US Capitol at around 8:00 am (local time).&nbsp;

The RNC office received a package containing two vials of blood, a Chinese philosophy text, and two ice packs and they are currently investigating the source of the package, said the Capitol Police spokeswoman Brianna Burch.&nbsp;

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Earlier on Wednesday, Burch had incorrectly described the text that was in the package as a “Korean bible.” It was also unclear if anyone came into contact with the blood and to whom it belonged.

A report by AP citing an anonymous source said that the vials were addressed to Trump.&nbsp;

The substance was cleared, but the area around the building remained cordoned off which has led to road closures on nearby streets, reported NBC news.&nbsp;

Earlier on Wednesday, the police had issued a statement advising people to avoid the block where the RNC’s headquarters is located “due to law enforcement activity.”

The lockdown notice came when House Republicans were due to meet in the building for their weekly conference. It was not immediately clear if any lawmaker was present when the incident was reported.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Revolting attack’</h2>

RNC chair Michael Whatley decried the “revolting attack” while blaming the “fringe-left” and US President Joe Biden’s supporters and said that the party remains “unintimidated and undeterred” without offering any more details about the incident.

Meanwhile, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre called the incident “concerning” and said that the Biden administration condemns any political violence, threats, or intimidation.&nbsp;

“That has no place in any community or certainly in our political discourse, and it is important that we continue to repeat that,” she added.&nbsp;

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The incident comes months after Trump handpicked the leadership and completed his takeover of the national party as he closes in on a third GOP presidential nomination.

The former president appointed his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, as the party’s national vice chair and ex-GOP chairman of North Carolina Whatley as RNC chairman.&nbsp;

The incident also took place less than two months from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where Trump is slated to become the party’s official 2024 nominee.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Republican National Committee’s headquarters in Washington, United States was briefly evacuated and put on lockdown, on Wednesday (May 22) morning after it received two vials of blood after former US President Donald Trump took over the national party apparatus in March.

The Republican National Committee’s headquarters in Washington, United States was briefly evacuated and put on lockdown, on Wednesday (May 22) morning after it received two vials of blood after former US President Donald Trump took over the national party apparatus in March. The Associated Press citing sources said that the vials had been addressed to the presumptive presidential nominee. What we know about the incident A report by the Guardian citing eyewitnesses said that several hazmat trucks that are equipped with tools to handle hazardous materials were seen outside the RNC building which is near the US Capitol at around 8:00 am (local time). The RNC office received a package containing two vials of blood, a Chinese philosophy text, and two ice packs and they are currently investigating the source of the package, said the Capitol Police spokeswoman Brianna Burch. Also Read | US opposes recognition of Palestinian state, Israel calls it ‘reward for terror’ Earlier on Wednesday, Burch had incorrectly described the text that was in the package as a “Korean bible.” It was also unclear if anyone came into contact with the blood and to whom it belonged. A report by AP citing an anonymous source said that the vials were addressed to Trump. The substance was cleared, but the area around the building remained cordoned off which has led to road closures on nearby streets, reported NBC news. Earlier on Wednesday, the police had issued a statement advising people to avoid the block where the RNC’s headquarters is located “due to law enforcement activity.” The lockdown notice came when House Republicans were due to meet in the building for their weekly conference. It was not immediately clear if any lawmaker was present when the incident was reported. ‘Revolting attack’ RNC chair Michael Whatley decried the “revolting attack” while blaming the “fringe-left” and US President Joe Biden’s supporters and said that the party remains “unintimidated and undeterred” without offering any more details about the incident. Meanwhile, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre called the incident “concerning” and said that the Biden administration condemns any political violence, threats, or intimidation. “That has no place in any community or certainly in our political discourse, and it is important that we continue to repeat that,” she added. Also Read | Three Indian-origin students killed, two injured in road accident in US The incident comes months after Trump handpicked the leadership and completed his takeover of the national party as he closes in on a third GOP presidential nomination. The former president appointed his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, as the party’s national vice chair and ex-GOP chairman of North Carolina Whatley as RNC chairman. The incident also took place less than two months from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where Trump is slated to become the party’s official 2024 nominee. (With inputs from agencies)

Republican National Committee HQ evacuated after receiving vials of blood addressed to Trump

The Republican National Committee's new leadership team, backed by&nbsp;former president Donald Trump and led by his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, began firing dozens of employees days after it took over, US media reports said.

Nearly 60 people were informed that they were no longer employed, according to people aware of the matter.

According to the reports, the data, political and communications employees were affected and notifications were sent by Chris LaCivita, who is a senior Trump adviser and was present at the RNC’s Capitol Hill headquarters.&nbsp;

LaCivita had complained against employees of the RNC for several months and had planned to make changes. The payroll of the organisation and the employees were studied by Trump's adviser for several weeks.

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Some contractors were also informed by LaCivita that they would not be renewed, and some of those fired included employees who worked in the state offices of the campaign.&nbsp;

It was reported that some of the employees were left shocked by the firings which happened in a day. “Gutting a committee just before the election seems insane,” a former RNC employee said.

<h2>What did the email say to employees?</h2>

An email, which was sent to some RNC employees from Chief Operating Officer Sean Cairncross, read that “certain staff are being asked to resign and reapply.”

The email further said that those employees who will not reapply will have their last working day with the RNC on March 31.

On Friday (Mar 8), the RNC voted for the installation of new leaders which included Michael Whatley as chair and Lara Trump as co-chair.&nbsp;

LaCivita, a top aide for Trump’s 2024 campaign,&nbsp; took over as the chief of staff of the committee.&nbsp;

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In a speech, Whatley said that the RNC “will work hand in glove with President Trump’s campaign” as he is most likely to face a rematch against President Biden.

As per the January campaign finance filing, the RNC touched a historically low $8.7 million cash on hand in comparison with the $24 million present at the Democratic National Committee.&nbsp;

Trump and his allies have been racing to decrease the difference in funding with Biden and his affiliated groups. “We have to raise a lot of money,” said Lara Trump.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Republican National Committee's new leadership team, backed by former president Donald Trump and led by his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, began firing dozens of employees days after it took over, US media reports said.

The Republican National Committee's new leadership team, backed by former president Donald Trump and led by his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, began firing dozens of employees days after it took over, US media reports said. Nearly 60 people were informed that they were no longer employed, according to people aware of the matter. According to the reports, the data, political and communications employees were affected and notifications were sent by Chris LaCivita, who is a senior Trump adviser and was present at the RNC’s Capitol Hill headquarters. LaCivita had complained against employees of the RNC for several months and had planned to make changes. The payroll of the organisation and the employees were studied by Trump's adviser for several weeks. Also Read: Trump vows to free January 6 rioters if re-elected, calling them 'wrongfully imprisoned hostages' Some contractors were also informed by LaCivita that they would not be renewed, and some of those fired included employees who worked in the state offices of the campaign. It was reported that some of the employees were left shocked by the firings which happened in a day. “Gutting a committee just before the election seems insane,” a former RNC employee said. What did the email say to employees? An email, which was sent to some RNC employees from Chief Operating Officer Sean Cairncross, read that “certain staff are being asked to resign and reapply.” The email further said that those employees who will not reapply will have their last working day with the RNC on March 31. On Friday (Mar 8), the RNC voted for the installation of new leaders which included Michael Whatley as chair and Lara Trump as co-chair. LaCivita, a top aide for Trump’s 2024 campaign, took over as the chief of staff of the committee. Watch: Super Tuesday 2024: Trump and Biden look to move closer to a rematch In a speech, Whatley said that the RNC “will work hand in glove with President Trump’s campaign” as he is most likely to face a rematch against President Biden. As per the January campaign finance filing, the RNC touched a historically low $8.7 million cash on hand in comparison with the $24 million present at the Democratic National Committee. Trump and his allies have been racing to decrease the difference in funding with Biden and his affiliated groups. “We have to raise a lot of money,” said Lara Trump. (With inputs from agencies)

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Former US President and reality TV star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a> addressed a group of Republicans at dinner and promised to help them win Congress seats in the 2022 elections.

Trump organised a dinner at his favourite and current resident, Mar-a-Lago Club, in Palm Beach,&nbsp;Florida. He hosted donors of the Republican National Committee and promised them revenge and victory in the next elections.

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The former President faced a historic loss against newly-elected President, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>, and lashed out at Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell and former Vice President, Mike Pence.

Since he was put on trial for the second time for impeachment, Trump has openly criticised McConnell. However, this time, he crossed all limits by calling the senator a "son of a b***h", an attendee told Reuters anonymously.

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Trump also claimed that since departing the White House, he has spoken to Pence and has made it clear to him that he was still very disappointed in him. This has come after several reports claimed that Trump had scolded Pence for not interfering with the certification of Joe Biden and for not standing up for Trump after the Capitol riots.

Labelling him as the 'Republican kingmaker', Trump talked about the "future of the Republican Party - and what we must do to set our candidates on a course to victory,"&nbsp;as revealed in prepared remarks, seen by Reuters.

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Guaranteeing a victory in the 2022 elections, he said, "I stand before you this evening filled with confidence that in 2022, we are going to take back the House (of Representatives) and we are going to reclaim the Senate. And then in 2024, a Republican candidate is going to win the White House."

&nbsp;The speech was appreciated by close aides of Trump. "Saturday’s speech will be welcomed words to the Republican donors visiting Mar-a-Lago to hear directly from President Trump. Palm Beach is the new political power center, and President Trump is the Republican Party’s best messenger,"&nbsp;Trump's adviser Jason Miller said.

Former US President and reality TV star Donald Trump addressed a group of Republicans at dinner and promised to help them win Congress seats in the 2022 elections.

Former US President and reality TV star Donald Trump addressed a group of Republicans at dinner and promised to help them win Congress seats in the 2022 elections. Trump organised a dinner at his favourite and current resident, Mar-a-Lago Club, in Palm Beach, Florida. He hosted donors of the Republican National Committee and promised them revenge and victory in the next elections. Also read | 'Clear the Capitol': Mike Pence's plea for help in Capitol riot revealed in Pentagon's document The former President faced a historic loss against newly-elected President, Joe Biden, and lashed out at Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell and former Vice President, Mike Pence. Since he was put on trial for the second time for impeachment, Trump has openly criticised McConnell. However, this time, he crossed all limits by calling the senator a "son of a b***h", an attendee told Reuters anonymously. Also read | Revelatory: Mike Pence signs seven-figure two-book deal for memoir Trump also claimed that since departing the White House, he has spoken to Pence and has made it clear to him that he was still very disappointed in him. This has come after several reports claimed that Trump had scolded Pence for not interfering with the certification of Joe Biden and for not standing up for Trump after the Capitol riots. Labelling him as the 'Republican kingmaker', Trump talked about the "future of the Republican Party - and what we must do to set our candidates on a course to victory," as revealed in prepared remarks, seen by Reuters. Also read | Donald Trump may not have Pence as running mate: Report Guaranteeing a victory in the 2022 elections, he said, "I stand before you this evening filled with confidence that in 2022, we are going to take back the House (of Representatives) and we are going to reclaim the Senate. And then in 2024, a Republican candidate is going to win the White House." The speech was appreciated by close aides of Trump. "Saturday’s speech will be welcomed words to the Republican donors visiting Mar-a-Lago to hear directly from President Trump. Palm Beach is the new political power center, and President Trump is the Republican Party’s best messenger," Trump's adviser Jason Miller said.

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The former US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a> arranged an enormous amount of funds for his grand US election 2020 campaign. He has managed to stay in the headlines even after losing the election, and this time he is in the news for morally incorrect collection of funds.

Reports claim Trump’s presidential campaign used pre-checked boxes and unclear design to gather millions of dollars from donors through fundraising emails.

The campaign and this idea was the brainchild of a for-profit organisation, WinRed. While the practice is completely legal, it is usually hailed as “unfair, unethical and inappropriate”.

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The revelation was made by The New York Times that described this “dark pattern” as a practice of digital marketing that “should be in textbooks of what you shouldn’t do” in politics.

“The recurring donations swelled Mr Trump’s treasury in September and October, just as his finances were deteriorating. He was then able to use tens of millions of dollars he raised after the election, under the guise of fighting his unfounded fraud claims, to help cover the refunds he owed,” the Times reported.

As per reports, the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee gathered more than 530,000 refunds with returns of $64.3 million. Joe Biden, who the election, returned 37,000 online refunds which were worth $5.6 million.

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“In effect, the money that Mr Trump eventually had to refund amounted to an interest-free loan from unwitting supporters at the most important juncture of the 2020 race,” the Times wrote.

Trump’s campaign, however, has not given a straight answer about the same.

“Our campaign was built by the hardworking men and women of America and cherishing their investments was paramount to anything else we did,” Jason Miller, a spokesperson for Trump’s campaign, was quoted by the Times.

The former US President Donald Trump arranged an enormous amount of funds for his grand US election 2020 campaign. He has managed to stay in the headlines even after losing the election, and this time he is in the news for morally incorrect collection of funds.

The former US President Donald Trump arranged an enormous amount of funds for his grand US election 2020 campaign. He has managed to stay in the headlines even after losing the election, and this time he is in the news for morally incorrect collection of funds. Reports claim Trump’s presidential campaign used pre-checked boxes and unclear design to gather millions of dollars from donors through fundraising emails. The campaign and this idea was the brainchild of a for-profit organisation, WinRed. While the practice is completely legal, it is usually hailed as “unfair, unethical and inappropriate”. Also read | 'Lot of explaining to do': Trump advised to stay away from Matt Gaetz amid his sex scandal The revelation was made by The New York Times that described this “dark pattern” as a practice of digital marketing that “should be in textbooks of what you shouldn’t do” in politics. “The recurring donations swelled Mr Trump’s treasury in September and October, just as his finances were deteriorating. He was then able to use tens of millions of dollars he raised after the election, under the guise of fighting his unfounded fraud claims, to help cover the refunds he owed,” the Times reported. As per reports, the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee gathered more than 530,000 refunds with returns of $64.3 million. Joe Biden, who the election, returned 37,000 online refunds which were worth $5.6 million. Also read | Capitol police sues Trump for 'physical and emotional' damage in Capitol riot “In effect, the money that Mr Trump eventually had to refund amounted to an interest-free loan from unwitting supporters at the most important juncture of the 2020 race,” the Times wrote. Trump’s campaign, however, has not given a straight answer about the same. “Our campaign was built by the hardworking men and women of America and cherishing their investments was paramount to anything else we did,” Jason Miller, a spokesperson for Trump’s campaign, was quoted by the Times.

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In the United States of America, it was a night like no other as the&nbsp;grand finale of the Republican National Convention was nothing short of a blockbuster.

The spectacle at the White House was unprecedented and unconventional. This four-day event was Trump's biggest opportunity to frame the presidential race on his terms and he may have exceeded the expectations of most people.

The Trump family put up a show that was made for television. It had emotions, fireworks, big promises, some acknowledgements, and in the words of Donald Trump himself, "a&nbsp;lot of greatness".

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Big takeaways

First,&nbsp;Trump wanted a big party and he had it — pandemic or no pandemic. The President did not allow the coronavirus to deny him the crowd he craved for. The South Lawn of the White House was packed with over one thousand people. There were no masks or social distancing.&nbsp;America still remains the worst hit country, but the pandemic can wait.&nbsp;It's the land of the free afterall.

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Second,&nbsp;Trump used the White House as the backdrop for an overtly political activity. Delivering a convention speech at the President's official address is unconventional, to put it mildly. The Democrats say he broke a few laws by doing so, but&nbsp;the President couldn't care less. He promised a show and he delivered it.

The show-stopper, except for Donald Trump, was his daughter,&nbsp;Ivanka Trump who&nbsp;got a starring role at this convention.

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Much like she has throughout the Trump presidency,&nbsp;Ivanka introduced her father before his acceptance speech and she began by acknowledging that her father's style may not be to everyone's liking.&nbsp;"My father has a strong convictions. He knows what he believes and he says what he thinks. Whether you agree with him or not, you always know where he stands. I recognize that my dad's communication style is not to everyone's taste. And I know that his tweets can feel a bit unfiltered. But the results, the results speak for themselves."

Her statement of "the results speak for themselves"was a hint towards her father's apparent foreign policy victories.

"I heard foreign leaders beg him not to move the American embassy to Jerusalem. Yet he delivered on a promise also made and unfulfilled by past presidents because my father knew that it was the right thing to do. Defying all expectations, just weeks ago, he rewrote history again by making a peace agreement in the middle east. The biggest breakthrough in a quarter century," she said.

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Finally came the big surprise - an acknowledgement of the coronavirus crisis in America. Much like Melania Trump,&nbsp;Ivanka addressed the invisible enemy America is fighting. "I've been with my father and I've seen the pain in his eyes when he receives updates on the lives that have been stolen by this plague. I have witnessed him make some of the most difficult decisions of his life. I sat with him in the oval office as he stopped travel to europe. I watched him take the strongest, most inclusive economy in a lifetime, the lowest unemployment in a half a century and the highest wage increase for working families in decades and close it down to save American lives. "

After this rather moving speech, the President made a grand entrace to the song "God bless the USA". However, after the grand entry, it was mainly Trump and his teleprompter.

"Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much. Friends, delegates and distinguished guests, please, I stand before you tonight, honored by your support, proud of the extraordinary progress we have made together over the last four incredible years and brimming with confidence in the bright future we will build for America over the next four years."

Trump proceeded to give a preview of what to expect in the next nine weeks, which was an absolute assault on Joe Biden. Trump said that Biden's agenda was made in China. He called Biden weak and a trojan horse for socialism. Trump thinks Biden is a man who takes his orders from liberal hypocrites who are driving cities to the ground and tearing down the country.

"Joe Biden is weak. He takes his marching orders from liberal hypocrites who drive their cities into the ground while fleeing from the scene of the wreckage to eliminate school choice, while they enroll their children in the finest schools in the land.

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"At the democrat national convention, joe biden and his party repeatedly assailed America as a land of racial, economlic and social injustice. So tonight I ask you a simple question. How can the democrat party ask to lead our country when it spends so much time tearing down our country?," he said.

Then the US President concluded with a promise that doesn't get old:&nbsp;Make America strong, proud and great once again.

"Together we are unbeatable because together we are the proud citizens of the United States of America. And on november 3, we will make America safer. We will make America stronger. We will make America prouder. And we will make America greater than ever before. I am very, very proud to be the nominee of the republican party. I love you all. God bless you. And god bless America. Thank you."

This message did not resonate well outside the White House. As Trump delivered his acceptance speech, anti-Trump demonstrators had gathered by the thousands, armed with horns and whistle and&nbsp;Hoping that their cacophony would disrupt the President's speech.

They were successful, as the noise they made was occassionaly audible on the live broadcast. However, it wasn't long before their voice got lost in the sound of fireworks.

While there was nothing new said in the RNC, the claims and promises were wrapped in grand packages, designed to impress his supporters.&nbsp;Donald Trump has managed to blur the lines between political campaigning and the Presidential office.

"Washington has not changed donald trump. Donald trump has changed Washington," Trump claimed.

Unfortunately for team Trump, the moment that has really gone viral from the convention is first lady <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-melania-trumps-disdainful-look-towards-ivanka-during-republican-national-convention-goes-viral-323586">Melania Trump rolling her eyes at first daughter Ivanka Trump.</a>

In the United States of America, it was a night like no other as the grand finale of the Republican National Convention was nothing short of a blockbuster. The spectacle at the White House was unprecedented and unconventional.

In the United States of America, it was a night like no other as the grand finale of the Republican National Convention was nothing short of a blockbuster. The spectacle at the White House was unprecedented and unconventional. This four-day event was Trump's biggest opportunity to frame the presidential race on his terms and he may have exceeded the expectations of most people. The Trump family put up a show that was made for television. It had emotions, fireworks, big promises, some acknowledgements, and in the words of Donald Trump himself, "a lot of greatness". Big takeaways First, Trump wanted a big party and he had it — pandemic or no pandemic. The President did not allow the coronavirus to deny him the crowd he craved for. The South Lawn of the White House was packed with over one thousand people. There were no masks or social distancing. America still remains the worst hit country, but the pandemic can wait. It's the land of the free afterall. Also read| Truth behind 'The Simpsons' predicting Donald Trump's death on August 27 2020 Second, Trump used the White House as the backdrop for an overtly political activity. Delivering a convention speech at the President's official address is unconventional, to put it mildly. The Democrats say he broke a few laws by doing so, but the President couldn't care less. He promised a show and he delivered it. The show-stopper, except for Donald Trump, was his daughter, Ivanka Trump who got a starring role at this convention. Also read| Watch: Melania Trump's 'disdainful' look towards Ivanka during Republican National Convention goes viral Much like she has throughout the Trump presidency, Ivanka introduced her father before his acceptance speech and she began by acknowledging that her father's style may not be to everyone's liking. "My father has a strong convictions. He knows what he believes and he says what he thinks. Whether you agree with him or not, you always know where he stands. I recognize that my dad's communication style is not to everyone's taste. And I know that his tweets can feel a bit unfiltered. But the results, the results speak for themselves." Her statement of "the results speak for themselves"was a hint towards her father's apparent foreign policy victories. "I heard foreign leaders beg him not to move the American embassy to Jerusalem. Yet he delivered on a promise also made and unfulfilled by past presidents because my father knew that it was the right thing to do. Defying all expectations, just weeks ago, he rewrote history again by making a peace agreement in the middle east. The biggest breakthrough in a quarter century," she said. Also watch| Melania Trump speaks at RNC despite keeping low profile Finally came the big surprise - an acknowledgement of the coronavirus crisis in America. Much like Melania Trump, Ivanka addressed the invisible enemy America is fighting. "I've been with my father and I've seen the pain in his eyes when he receives updates on the lives that have been stolen by this plague. I have witnessed him make some of the most difficult decisions of his life. I sat with him in the oval office as he stopped travel to europe. I watched him take the strongest, most inclusive economy in a lifetime, the lowest unemployment in a half a century and the highest wage increase for working families in decades and close it down to save American lives. " After this rather moving speech, the President made a grand entrace to the song "God bless the USA". However, after the grand entry, it was mainly Trump and his teleprompter. "Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much. Friends, delegates and distinguished guests, please, I stand before you tonight, honored by your support, proud of the extraordinary progress we have made together over the last four incredible years and brimming with confidence in the bright future we will build for America over the next four years." Trump proceeded to give a preview of what to expect in the next nine weeks, which was an absolute assault on Joe Biden. Trump said that Biden's agenda was made in China. He called Biden weak and a trojan horse for socialism. Trump thinks Biden is a man who takes his orders from liberal hypocrites who are driving cities to the ground and tearing down the country. "Joe Biden is weak. He takes his marching orders from liberal hypocrites who drive their cities into the ground while fleeing from the scene of the wreckage to eliminate school choice, while they enroll their children in the finest schools in the land. Also read| 'America loves India': Trump campaign releases commercial for Indian-Americans "At the democrat national convention, joe biden and his party repeatedly assailed America as a land of racial, economlic and social injustice. So tonight I ask you a simple question. How can the democrat party ask to lead our country when it spends so much time tearing down our country?," he said. Then the US President concluded with a promise that doesn't get old: Make America strong, proud and great once again. "Together we are unbeatable because together we are the proud citizens of the United States of America. And on november 3, we will make America safer. We will make America stronger. We will make America prouder. And we will make America greater than ever before. I am very, very proud to be the nominee of the republican party. I love you all. God bless you. And god bless America. Thank you." This message did not resonate well outside the White House. As Trump delivered his acceptance speech, anti-Trump demonstrators had gathered by the thousands, armed with horns and whistle and Hoping that their cacophony would disrupt the President's speech. They were successful, as the noise they made was occassionaly audible on the live broadcast. However, it wasn't long before their voice got lost in the sound of fireworks. While there was nothing new said in the RNC, the claims and promises were wrapped in grand packages, designed to impress his supporters. Donald Trump has managed to blur the lines between political campaigning and the Presidential office. "Washington has not changed donald trump. Donald trump has changed Washington," Trump claimed. Unfortunately for team Trump, the moment that has really gone viral from the convention is first lady Melania Trump rolling her eyes at first daughter Ivanka Trump.

Fireworks to eyerolls: Fourth day of Republican National Convention concludes

The Republican National Convention continues Wednesday under the theme "America, Land of Heroes" with Vice President Mike Pence

RNC 2020: US Vice President Mike Pence takes stage; Touts Trump for four more years

Donald Trump’s vice president Mike Pence took center stage at the Republican convention Wednesday to warn voters they “won’t be safe in Joe Biden’s America”

'Joe Biden will be nothing more than a Trojan horse', says Mike Pence at RNC 2020

RNC Day 3: VP Pence, Second lady of US and Trump's daughter-in-law to speak

Melania Trump called for an end to violence and looting “being done in the name of justice," as protests continue to erupted nationwide following the death of African-American George Floyd.

'I urge people to stop violence in the name of justice', says Melania Trump at RNC

While Trump speaks from Washington, D.C., Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks from the other side of the world. Pompeo is on a trip to the Middle East but will take time out to speak from Jerusalem.

RNC Day 2: Mike Pompeo speaks from Jerusalem, FLOTUS from White House' Rose Garden

Pence also made a surprise appearance at Charlotte where the roll call vote was done. He will deliver his formal acceptance speech on Wednesday.

Mike Pence formally renominated for Vice President at RNC 2020

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praised President Donald Trump's foreign policy record in a Republican National Convention speech on Tuesday that Democrats criticized as a breach of protocol and perhaps the law.

Speaking in a recorded video from a Jerusalem rooftop during an official trip, Pompeo, a Trump appointee widely believed to harbor presidential aspirations, said the president had exposed the "predatory aggression" of the Chinese Communist Party, while defeating Islamic State militants and lowering the threat from North Korea.

Even before he spoke, critics pounced, saying Pompeo had broken with decades of protocol in using his appointed office for partisan purposes.

The chairman of a Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee announced on Tuesday an investigation into whether Pompeo's appearance broke federal law and regulations.

"The Trump administration and Secretary Pompeo have shown a gross disregard not only of basic ethics, but also a blatant willingness to violate federal law for political gain," Joaquin Castro, head of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's oversight subcommittee, said in a statement.

In a letter to Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun, Castro said Pompeo's appearance was "highly unusual and likely unprecedented," and "may also be illegal."

A State Department official told a pool reporter traveling with Pompeo that the secretary was appearing in his personal capacity and no State Department personnel or resources were involved.

John Bellinger, the top State Department lawyer under former Republican Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, said the agency had long barred senior political appointees from partisan activity, including attending party conventions, even if they might be permitted under the 1939 Hatch Act limiting the political activities of federal employees.

Pompeo's address also appeared to violate his own instructions restating the department's prohibition on political activities - which applies to official and private time - sent to personnel in a July 24 cable reviewed on Monday by Reuters. [nL1N2FQ206]

In his letter to Biegun, Castro wrote that it was "readily apparent" from documents in his panel's possession that Pompeo's appearance may violate the Hatch Act, federal regulations implementing that law and federal rules.

He asked that Biegun answer a series of questions by no later than Sept. 1 and arrange a briefing for lawmakers by the same date.

In his remarks to the Republican convention, Pompeo described what he called Trump's foreign policy successes, including the president's decision to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and holding talks with North Korean leadership.

"The primary constitutional function of the national government is ensuring that your family – and mine – are safe and enjoy the freedom to live, to work, to learn and to worship as they choose," Pompeo said. 
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praised President Donald Trump's foreign policy record in a Republican National Convention speech on Tuesday that Democrats criticized as a breach of protocol and perhaps the law.

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praised President Donald Trump's foreign policy record in a Republican National Convention speech on Tuesday that Democrats criticized as a breach of protocol and perhaps the law. Speaking in a recorded video from a Jerusalem rooftop during an official trip, Pompeo, a Trump appointee widely believed to harbor presidential aspirations, said the president had exposed the "predatory aggression" of the Chinese Communist Party, while defeating Islamic State militants and lowering the threat from North Korea. Even before he spoke, critics pounced, saying Pompeo had broken with decades of protocol in using his appointed office for partisan purposes. The chairman of a Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee announced on Tuesday an investigation into whether Pompeo's appearance broke federal law and regulations. "The Trump administration and Secretary Pompeo have shown a gross disregard not only of basic ethics, but also a blatant willingness to violate federal law for political gain," Joaquin Castro, head of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's oversight subcommittee, said in a statement. In a letter to Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun, Castro said Pompeo's appearance was "highly unusual and likely unprecedented," and "may also be illegal." A State Department official told a pool reporter traveling with Pompeo that the secretary was appearing in his personal capacity and no State Department personnel or resources were involved. John Bellinger, the top State Department lawyer under former Republican Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, said the agency had long barred senior political appointees from partisan activity, including attending party conventions, even if they might be permitted under the 1939 Hatch Act limiting the political activities of federal employees. Pompeo's address also appeared to violate his own instructions restating the department's prohibition on political activities - which applies to official and private time - sent to personnel in a July 24 cable reviewed on Monday by Reuters. [nL1N2FQ206] In his letter to Biegun, Castro wrote that it was "readily apparent" from documents in his panel's possession that Pompeo's appearance may violate the Hatch Act, federal regulations implementing that law and federal rules. He asked that Biegun answer a series of questions by no later than Sept. 1 and arrange a briefing for lawmakers by the same date. In his remarks to the Republican convention, Pompeo described what he called Trump's foreign policy successes, including the president's decision to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and holding talks with North Korean leadership. "The primary constitutional function of the national government is ensuring that your family – and mine – are safe and enjoy the freedom to live, to work, to learn and to worship as they choose," Pompeo said.

Pompeo addresses RNC for Trump from Jerusalem, sparks criticism

Donald Trump Jr. delivered a forceful endorsement for his father's reelection on the opening night of the Republican National Convention.

Donald Trump Jr. speech at Republican National Convention 2020

“This is the most important election in the history of our country,” Trump said before remarking on the “special evening” that was the 2016 election.

'We were more divided under Obama', says Trump at Republican convention

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will speak to the Republican National Convention this week. Despite having told U.S. diplomats that presidential and political appointees may not take part in any such political activity.

Republican National Convention: Mike Pompeo to address the event this week violating his own orders

Day one of the Republican National Convention has wrapped up. The event included prominent as well as divisive speakers. Nikki Haley & Former Footballer Herschel Walker defended Donald Trump over the racism. Donald Trump Jr. wants 'Beijing Biden' to win.

Day one of RNC: Nikki Haley & Former Footballer defended Trump on racism

The various R.N.C. committees must meet to complete the formal paperwork to nominate Mr. Trump by the coming deadlines.

Republicans gear up to re-nominate Trump

The FBI has no evidence that Russia successfully hacked President-elect Donald Trump&#39;s campaign or the Republican National Committee (RNC), Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey said on Tuesday.

Testifying before Congress for the first time since Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton on November&nbsp;8, Comey declined to answer a question about whether the FBI was investigating the possibility of links between Trump associates and Russia.

US&nbsp;intelligence agencies on Friday released an assessment that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an effort to help Republican Trump&#39;s electoral chances by discrediting Clinton in the 2016 campaign.

The report, which omitted classified details, was the US&nbsp;government&#39;s starkest public description of what it says was an Russian campaign to manipulate the American electoral process. Russian authorities have denied interfering in the election.

&quot;We did not develop any evidence that the Trump campaign, or the current RNC, was successfully hacked,&quot; Comey told lawmakers.

He said there was evidence Russia hacked Republican state-level political campaigns and &quot;old&quot; email domains that the RNC was no longer using. While it collected some information from these hacks, Russia did not publicly release it, he said.

In contrast, Friday&#39;s report assessed that Russian military intelligence used intermediaries such as WikiLeaks, DCLeaks.com and the Guccifer 2.0 &quot;persona&quot; to release emails that it had acquired from the Democratic National Committee and top Democrats as part of the effort to help Trump and harm Clinton.

(Reuters)

James Comey said there was evidence Russia hacked Republican state-level political campaigns and 'old' email domains that RNC no longer used

The FBI has no evidence that Russia successfully hacked President-elect Donald Trump's campaign or the Republican National Committee (RNC), Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey said on Tuesday. Testifying before Congress for the first time since Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton on November 8, Comey declined to answer a question about whether the FBI was investigating the possibility of links between Trump associates and Russia. US intelligence agencies on Friday released an assessment that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an effort to help Republican Trump's electoral chances by discrediting Clinton in the 2016 campaign. The report, which omitted classified details, was the US government's starkest public description of what it says was an Russian campaign to manipulate the American electoral process. Russian authorities have denied interfering in the election. "We did not develop any evidence that the Trump campaign, or the current RNC, was successfully hacked," Comey told lawmakers. He said there was evidence Russia hacked Republican state-level political campaigns and "old" email domains that the RNC was no longer using. While it collected some information from these hacks, Russia did not publicly release it, he said. In contrast, Friday's report assessed that Russian military intelligence used intermediaries such as WikiLeaks, DCLeaks.com and the Guccifer 2.0 "persona" to release emails that it had acquired from the Democratic National Committee and top Democrats as part of the effort to help Trump and harm Clinton. (Reuters)

No evidence Trump campaign or RNC 'successfully hacked' says FBI

The throngs of fired-up, potentially violent protesters expected to flood Cleveland on the sidelines on the Republican National Convention failed to materialise as the confab got underway on Monday. 
 
Events were low key and peaceful, taking place in an atmosphere that resembled a carnival more than a political hotbed, in spite of the passions aroused by the Donald Trump&#39;s controversial White House bid. 
 
Officials said the two main protests drew approximately 500 people combined. Organisers had expected to draw thousands to just one of those protests, but security concerns may have played a role in depressing turnout. 
 
&quot;One of the things that we were hearing from all kinds of people was that they were so scared about... the forecasting of violence, that people were saying I&#39;m not going to get anywhere near downtown during the week of the Republican convention,&quot; said Larry Bresler, the organizer of an anti-poverty march and rally. 
 
After recent high-profile incidents of gun violence in the United States, law enforcement was out in force. Officers were on loan from departments throughout the country. 
 
Patches on patrolling officers uniforms identified them as members of departments from as far away as California. 
 
There had been concerns of potential clashes between Trump supporters and opponents, and of racially-tinged unrest. 
 
But on Monday, commerce appeared to win over politics. Street vendors could be seen selling Trump paraphernalia; whether they agreed with the presumptive Republican nominee&#39;s positions was beside the point. 
 
Trump condoms 
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&quot;Are you a Trump supporter?&quot; asked one vendor to a passing bicyclist. 
 
&quot;No, are you?&quot; came the bicyclist reply. 
 
&quot;No,&quot; was the vendor&#39;s chuckled response, as the bicyclist rode on. 
 
Street vendor Eric Yesbick, who said he was a comedian back in his home state of Georgia, came solely for the commercial opportunity. He was selling novelty condoms with Trump&#39;s image on the packaging. 
 
&quot;Everyone sells posters, bumper stickers, hats, T-shirts, buttons. I&#39;m the only person that sells political condoms,&quot; Yesbick boasted of his dubious venture. 
 
While much of the street scene around Cleveland&#39;s Quicken Loans Arena, the site of the convention, was light-hearted, there was one moment that highlighted security forces&#39; heightened state of alert. 
 
When six people dressed in black, with their faces covered with bandannas or masks, appeared about two blocks from the arena, dozens of bicycled police rushed to detain them. 
 
The six said they were part of Anonymous, the online network of activists and hackers. None were arrested, but police said they confiscated several items from the group: gas masks, a small knife and a slingshot. 
 
There was one arrest in an unrelated incident, according to police. 
 
More protests are planned throughout the week of the convention. 
 
On Wednesday, a group of Latino activists planned to showcase a wall of banners in opposition to Trump&#39;s call to build a wall on the US-Mexico border. 
 
And on Thursday, the day Trump is expected to officially receive the Republican Party&#39;s nomination, Cleveland-area physicians are planning a protest in opposition to the presumptive nominee. 
 
(AFP)

In spite of passions aroused by the Donald Trump's controversial White House bid, events were low key and peaceful

The throngs of fired-up, potentially violent protesters expected to flood Cleveland on the sidelines on the Republican National Convention failed to materialise as the confab got underway on Monday. Events were low key and peaceful, taking place in an atmosphere that resembled a carnival more than a political hotbed, in spite of the passions aroused by the Donald Trump's controversial White House bid. Officials said the two main protests drew approximately 500 people combined. Organisers had expected to draw thousands to just one of those protests, but security concerns may have played a role in depressing turnout. "One of the things that we were hearing from all kinds of people was that they were so scared about... the forecasting of violence, that people were saying I'm not going to get anywhere near downtown during the week of the Republican convention," said Larry Bresler, the organizer of an anti-poverty march and rally. After recent high-profile incidents of gun violence in the United States, law enforcement was out in force. Officers were on loan from departments throughout the country. Patches on patrolling officers uniforms identified them as members of departments from as far away as California. There had been concerns of potential clashes between Trump supporters and opponents, and of racially-tinged unrest. But on Monday, commerce appeared to win over politics. Street vendors could be seen selling Trump paraphernalia; whether they agreed with the presumptive Republican nominee's positions was beside the point. Trump condoms "Are you a Trump supporter?" asked one vendor to a passing bicyclist. "No, are you?" came the bicyclist reply. "No," was the vendor's chuckled response, as the bicyclist rode on. Street vendor Eric Yesbick, who said he was a comedian back in his home state of Georgia, came solely for the commercial opportunity. He was selling novelty condoms with Trump's image on the packaging. "Everyone sells posters, bumper stickers, hats, T-shirts, buttons. I'm the only person that sells political condoms," Yesbick boasted of his dubious venture. While much of the street scene around Cleveland's Quicken Loans Arena, the site of the convention, was light-hearted, there was one moment that highlighted security forces' heightened state of alert. When six people dressed in black, with their faces covered with bandannas or masks, appeared about two blocks from the arena, dozens of bicycled police rushed to detain them. The six said they were part of Anonymous, the online network of activists and hackers. None were arrested, but police said they confiscated several items from the group: gas masks, a small knife and a slingshot. There was one arrest in an unrelated incident, according to police. More protests are planned throughout the week of the convention. On Wednesday, a group of Latino activists planned to showcase a wall of banners in opposition to Trump's call to build a wall on the US-Mexico border. And on Thursday, the day Trump is expected to officially receive the Republican Party's nomination, Cleveland-area physicians are planning a protest in opposition to the presumptive nominee. (AFP)

Cleveland peaceful as mass protests fail to materialise

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