The Final Day at the RNC in Cleveland

Steve TruesdellCulture

Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.An Ohio State Trooper and a young man share a laugh.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Hot dog man rides through Cleveland's Public Square.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.A supporter of transgender rights.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Well that's one idea ...Some attendees went all out in their makeup.The new police state. "We see you and are watching."Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Robin Van LearSome attendees went all out in their makeup.participates in the Art Intervention sponsored by the Downtown Business Alliance.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Counter-protesting a group of right-wing religious extremists.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Stop Trump.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Anarchists marching.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.A police officer holding the line.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Young man sticking up for capitalism.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Adolf Trump?Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Note to anarchist: Covering your face brings police attention.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Many political discussions were held in the Public Square.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Bad for America.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Police make their presence felt in the Public Square.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Bikers for Trump.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Media swarm a man carrying the flag.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.A solitary convention attendee.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Revcom.us having a small protest march.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Open carry in the Public Square.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.New Jersey State Police watch over the crowd.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.These protesters found a way to beat the scorching heat on Thursday.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.A Trump clown.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.An open-carry enthusiast explains his position.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.They said #makeamericadrunkagain.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Police line one block from the arena entrance to stop nonexistent protesters.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Small hand on the big screen.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.A Trump supporter salutes the Donald during his speech.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Watching the Donald.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Protesters hold up signs during the Donald's speech.Some attendees went all out in their makeup.Outside the convention's entranceSome attendees went all out in their makeup.

Scenes from Thursday, July 21, outside the GOP Convention. Photos by Steve Truesdell. 

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