RNC Day 3

The theme for the third day of the Republican National Convention was “Make America Strong Again.” Speakers addressed border security, national security, and foreign policy.

There was an especially poignant moment when the Gold Star families of the 13 service members killed at Abbey Gate took the stage. They received a long standing ovation from the delegates, and chants of “USA! USA!” filled the arena.

Herman Lopez, who lost a son at Abbey Gate, said:

“During last month’s debate, [Joe Biden] claimed no service members have died during his administration. None. That hurt us all deeply. So, Alicia and I are here to say the names of all 13 service members who lost their lives at Abbey Gate.”

As Mr. Lopez read the names of our fallen heroes, the delegates on the convention floor repeated each name.

Kai Trump, the president’s granddaughter, talked about the “softer side” of Donald Trump. Here’s some of what she said:

“To me, he’s just a normal grandpa. He gives us candy and soda when our parents aren’t looking. He always wants to know how we’re doing in school. . . He calls me during the middle of the school day to ask how my golf game is going. . .

“Even when he’s going through all these court cases, he always asks me how I’m doing. . . A lot of people have put my grandpa through hell, and he’s still standing. . . The media makes my grandpa seem like a different person, but I know him for who he is. He’s very caring and loving. He truly wants the best for this country.” 

Another notable speaker was Shabbos Kestenbaum, a Jewish student who has faced unbelievable anti-Semitism on Harvard’s campus. Kestenbaum said, “Although I once voted for Bernie Sanders, I now recognize that the far-left has not only abandoned the Jewish people, but the American people.” He also warned that the left “has been ideologically poisoned.”