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PHOTOS: Awkward moments at the Republican convention
- 1/11
Comedian Stephen Colbert crashed the convention in a Hunger Games-themed outfit, and took to the podium to address the crowd. As security came to usher Colbert away from the pulpit he said, “I know I’m not supposed to be up here, but let’s be honest, neither is Donald Trump.” (AP/ Carolyn Kaster)
- 2/11
As the speaker, along with the rest of his delegation, confirmed his state’s support for Donald Trump, this South Dakota delegate shook his head and performed an epic face palm. TV cameras caught the gesture. (Mashable)
- 3/11
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s arrival was one to forget. He emerged from backstage and paused awkwardly before clapping for himself as he walked towards the podium. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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- 4/11
Donald Trump’s wife, Melania, gave a touching speech at the RNC. It was only revealed afterwards that some parts of it were almost directly lifted from a speech given by Michelle Obama several years earlier. (AP Photos)
- 5/11
Former presidential candidate Ted Cruz didn’t get the support he was hoping for after he refused to endorse Donald Trump. The crowd let him know exactly how they felt by booing him during his speech. (AP/Carolyn Kaster)
- 6/11
A look at Ted Cruz’s immediate reaction after he was booed at the RNC. (CBS News)
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- 7/11
And while Cruz was giving his speech Trump didn’t have to explain how he was feeling - the look on his face says it all.
- 8/11
Ivanka Trump is one of her father’s strongest supporters, and she let as much be known when former presidential candidate Ted Cruz failed to endorse Trump. The other members of the Trump clan weren’t giving off any positive looks either. (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
- 9/11
Radio talk show host Laura Ingraham drew some unwanted attention to herself after making a speech at the RNC and then proceeding to, um, wave to her fans. Needless to say, a gesture that looked like a Nazi salute raised some alarms in the media. (Micdotcom)
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- 10/11
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani used emotive expressions (like this gem) and swirling hand gestures to rouse a packed crowd at the RNC. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
- 11/11
Not only did former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz make some controversial comments about immigrants at the RNC, he also strolled around the convention with his own bottle of Crown Royal. (JPackABC/Twitter)