RNC 2020 Finale: Trump Uses White House as Prop for Acceptance Speech

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From left, Donald Trump Jr., President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump stand on the South Lawn of the White House on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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April Ryan recaps the finale of the Republican National Convention from the South Lawn of the White House.

During a 70 minute speech, President Trump claims to have done more for Black America than all president except for Abraham Lincoln, mentioned Joe Biden 41 times, promised no more “mob rule,” urged giving power back to police, and more to the roar of the assembled crowd.

Click ▶️ to listen to AURN Washington Bureau Chief April Ryan’s White House Report:

From left, Donald Trump Jr., President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump stand on the South Lawn of the White House on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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