Steve TruesdellThe Republican National Convention came to Cleveland on Monday, July 18, bringing a police occupation and thousands of interesting people. Photographer Steve Truesdell was there to capture the fun.
Thousands of people showed up to protest.Thousands of people showed up to protest.
Thousands of people showed up to protest.Thousands of people showed up to protest.
Police keep a watchful eye on the peaceful protesters.Thousands of people showed up to protest.
Marching through the streets of ClevelandThousands of people showed up to protest.
Police gather in force waiting for the march.Thousands of people showed up to protest.
Marching through ClevelandThousands of people showed up to protest.
"Trump is not a role model."Thousands of people showed up to protest.
Election prediction?Thousands of people showed up to protest.
Counter-protesters express their love for capitalism.Thousands of people showed up to protest.
People help one other over a barricade during an afternoon protest march.Thousands of people showed up to protest.
A large contingent of police on bicycles follows the protesters through the streets. March volunteers form a line to keep the police separate from the marchers.Thousands of people showed up to protest.
"Little handsThousands of people showed up to protest.
big A-hole."Thousands of people showed up to protest.
A lone man speaking up about the Tamir Rice shooting.Thousands of people showed up to protest.
A group of antigay protesters — the usual gang of white men only — spouts hateful thoughts.Thousands of people showed up to protest.
Bike police moving into actionThousands of people showed up to protest.
"This hate is just visiting. Cleveland loves": How some people dealt with the religious extremism on displayThousands of people showed up to protest.
Another group of angry white men promoting religious extremismThousands of people showed up to protest.
This manThousands of people showed up to protest.
had been walking around town for hours before an officer chose to search him.Thousands of people showed up to protest.
It took this many police to search one street medic.Thousands of people showed up to protest.
The police bicycle line protecting the Cleveland Convention CenterThousands of people showed up to protest.
Religious hate was the theme of the day outside of the Republican National Convention.Thousands of people showed up to protest.
A friendly discussion on the merits of religious extremismThousands of people showed up to protest.
"All Lives Matter*"Thousands of people showed up to protest.
Police traveled in roving packs throughout the downtown core.Thousands of people showed up to protest.
Standing up for those no longer hereThousands of people showed up to protest.
Police video the crowd.Thousands of people showed up to protest.
Protesters meeting face-to-faceThousands of people showed up to protest.
Standing up for White PrivilegeThousands of people showed up to protest.
A police officer discusses manners and concealed carry with a couple of Trump followers.Thousands of people showed up to protest.