Republican Convention: Melania Trump calls for four more years for "Donald"

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After a first evening devoted to demonizing the Democratic camp, the speakers focused on Tuesday, August 26, in defending the record of the Trump presidency. First Lady Melania Trump spoke, along with two children of the president, who himself spoke from the White House.

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With our correspondent in Washington, Anne Corpet

Five migrants who take an oath during a naturalization ceremony at the White House, this is unheard of during a party convention. Donald Trump also used his presidential power for political ends by signing during the convention the pardon of a former detainee converted into the reintegration of ex-prisoners. Both events were filmed at the White House and broadcast during the convention.

Another extraordinary episode, with Mike Pompeo's statement live from Jerusalem. Usually, the heads of the American diplomacy refrain from intervening during these political high masses.

"  Not an ordinary politician  "

But Donald Trump does not care about the proprieties. Melania Trump admitted it in the dark: “  He is not an ordinary politician . "The first lady presented her husband as a man above all committed to defending his country:"  Donald wants to ensure the safety of your families, he wants nothing more than the prosperity of this country and he is wasting no time in doing so. politics.  "

First lady Melania Trump closed out the second night of # RNC2020 by addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and recent racial unrest, as well as making the case for her husband's re-election: "He is what is best for our country." https://t.co/EPEVzlXORO pic.twitter.com/NDDAcH2DvV

Eric Trump, the president's son, has also portrayed him as a staunch defender of Americans. Her sister Tiffany also paid tribute to her father. Each member of the family denounced the way the press describes the president, to better assert it: Donald Trump is not the man the media describe to you.

Eric Trump on Day 2 of the Republican Convention

Anne Corpet

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Melania evokes the "  terrible pandemic  "

Moreover, for the first time at this Republican convention, the coronavirus drama in the United States was mentioned in an empathetic tone. This was the other highlight of Melania Trump's speech. “  I recognize the fact that since March our lives have changed drastically. The invisible enemy, Covid-19, has swept through our beautiful country, and has affected us all. My deepest sympathy goes out to all who have lost a loved one and my prayers are with those who are grieving or suffering. I know a lot of people are anxious and feel helpless.  "

But again, Melania wanted to undermine the president's poor record on managing the health crisis. “  I want you to know this: you are not alone. My husband's administration will not stop fighting until there is an effective treatment or vaccine available to everyone. Donald will not rest until he has done all he can to care for everyone affected by this terrible pandemic . "

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