Fireworks explode over the Washington Monument after President Donald Trump delivered his acceptance speech for the GOP nomination for his re-election on the final night of the Republican National Convention on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington D.C., on Thursday. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
The president (C) stands with family members, from left to right, son Donald Trump Jr., daughter Tiffany Trump, first lady Melania Trump and son Barron Trump after his speech. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
In his acceptance speech, Trump said Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden wants to keep Americans "completely in the dark." Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
As he closed the convention, Trump touted his accomplishments over his four years as president, while describing Biden as "weak." Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Demonstrators protest Trump's acceptance speech during the Republican National Convention at Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
Ivanka Trump, who introduced her father, said he may be unconventional, but the "results speak for themselves." Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Vice President Mike Pence said the United States will "have law and order on the streets" on the third night of the Republican National Convention. Pence spoke from Fort McHenry in Baltimore on Wednesday. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Second lady Karen Pence discussed art therapy for members of the military with post-traumatic stress disorder. UPI Photo
Lara Trump, daughter-in-law and campaign adviser for President Donald Trump, declared November's vote "the most critical election in modern history." UPI Photo
First lady Melania Trump said her husband, President Donald Trump, "has not and will not lose focus on Americans." She delivered the speech from the White House Rose Garden on Tuesday, the second night of the Republican National Convention. Read the full text here. Photo by Michael Reynolds/UPI
President Donald Trump prepares to watch his wife's speech. Photo by Michael Reynolds/UPI
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, whose speech to the convention was recorded as he worked in Jerusalem, said the president has made his family safer by putting his "America First vision" into action. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, has opened an investigation into Pompeo's participation in the convention while on official business. Photo by UPI
The president's son Eric Trump dismissed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden as a "pushover" on the second day of the convention. Pool Photo by Chip Somodevilla/UPI
The president's daughter Tiffany Trump called on young Americans to "transcend political boundaries" and vote "based on results and not rhetoric" in November. Pool Photo by Chip Somodevilla/UPI
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron criticized comments Biden made about Black voters, declaring, "I am not in chains. My mind is my own." Pool Photo by Chip Somodevilla/UPI
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez spoke out against socialism in her convention speech, saying "the fabric of our nation is in peril." Pool Photo by Chip Somodevilla/UPI
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky said he supports the president because he seeks to end wars and criticized Biden for voting for the Iraq War. UPI Photo
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi condemned Biden and the international business of his son Hunter Biden. Pool Photo by Chip Somodevilla/UPI
Anti-abortion activist Abby Johnson delivers a speech to the convention on Tuesday. Photo by UPI
Vice President Mike Pence addresses the second night of the convention after having been officially nominated on Monday. Photo by UPI
Covington Catholic High School student Nicholas Sandmann addresses the convention. UPI Photo
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., closed the first night of the convention on Monday, declaring that Biden and Democrats want a "fundamentally different America." Pool Photo by Chip Somodevilla/UPI
Donald Trump Jr. said Biden's "radical left-wing policies" will "stop our economic recovery cold." Pool Photo by Chip Somodevilla/UPI
Former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, speaking on the first night of the convention, said Biden has "a record of weakness and failure" on international relations. Pool Photo by Chip Somodevilla/UPI
Wearing a face mask to reduce the risk of transmission of the coronavirus, Donald Trump Jr. (R) watches his girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle as she pre-records her address to the convention. Pool Photo by Chip Somodevilla/UPI
A truck with a message protesting President Donald Trump is parked outside the Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., where some convention events were being held. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel speaks during the first day of the convention. Pool Photo by Chip Somodevilla/UPI
Patricia and Mark McCloskey, the St. Louis couple who were charged after waving guns at Black Lives Matter protesters near their property, address the first night of the convention. Photo by UPI
Trump speaks on the first day of the convention in Charlotte, N.C. Pool Photo by Chris Carlson/UPI
Delegates listen to Trump's speech in person in Charlotte. Pool Photo by Jessica Koscielniak/UPI
States were allowed six delegates each to attend in person and a total 336 delegates for the live roll call. Pool Photo by Chris Carlson/UPI
Vice President Mike Pence prepares to speak Monday in Charlotte. Pool Photo by Chris Carlson/UPI
The North Carolina delegation nominates Trump for re-election on Monday. Pool Photo by Chris Carlson/UPI
McDaniel gavels the call to order at the opening of the first day. Pool Photo by Chris Carlson/UPI
The room is set Monday for the first day of the convention. Pool Photo by Chris Carlson/UPI
The four-day event started with 336 delegates gathering to nominate Trump. Pool Photo by Chris Carlson/UPI
The GOP will limit the number of in-person events that take place in Charlotte. Many speakers will deliver their remarks remotely via video. Pool Photo by Chris Carlson/UPI
The theme of the convention's first day was "Land of Promise." Pool Photo by Chris Carlson/UPI
Many participants wore face coverings to protect against the coronavirus. Pool Photo by Chris Carlson/UPI
In a normal year, the convention would draw thousands of supporters, delegates and elected officials. Pool Photo by Chris Carlson/UPI
Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Vice President Mike Pence said the United States will "have law and order on the streets" during the third night of the Republican National Convention after two people were killed in a protest in Wisconsin.
Pence referred to "violence and chaos in the streets of our major cities" as the Trump administration has sent federal law enforcement to respond to nationwide protests against systemic racism and police brutality sparked by the police-involved killing of George Floyd and renewed by the shooting of Jacob Blake.
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"The violence must stop, whether in Minneapolis, Portland or Kenosha. Too many heroes have died defending our freedom to see Americans strike each other down," said Pence. "We will have law and order on the streets of this country for every American of every race and creed and color."
Pence's comments came after President Donald Trump said he planned to send more federal law enforcement officers to Kenosha in response to protests after Blake was shot in the back seven times by a Kenosha Police officer, leaving him paralyzed. On Wednesday, 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse and was arrested and charged with being a fugitive for justice and first-degree intentional homicide after fatally shooting two people at a protest Kenosha.
The vice president condemned the demonstrations during his speech, threatening legal action against those engaged in violence and destruction of property.
"President Trump and I will always support the right of Americans to peaceful protest," he said. "But rioting and looting is not peaceful protest. Tearing down statues is not free speech. And those who do so will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
Pence also offered condolences to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, while praising frontline workers and declaring the United States was on track to have a vaccine by the end of the year.
"After all the sacrifice in this year like no other, all the hardship, we're finding our way forward again," he said. "But tonight our hearts are with all of the families who have lost loved ones and have family members still struggling with serious illness. In this country we mourn with those who mourn, we grieve with those who grieve."
Second lady Karen Pence highlighted art therapy for members of the military experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and highlighted the work of various "heroes" amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
"In these difficult times, we've all seen so many examples of everyday Americans reaching out a hand to those in need, those who in humility have considered others more important than themselves,'" she said. "We've seen healthcare workers, teachers, first responders, mental health providers, law enforcement officers, grocery and delivery workers and farmers and so many others. Heroes all!"
President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, declared November's vote "the most critical election in modern history."
"This is not just a choice between Republican and Democrat or left and right," she said. "This is an election that will decide if we keep America America or if we head down an uncharted, frightening path toward socialism."
In addition to the vice president, other speakers included Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa; Sister Dede Byrne; congressional candidates Burgess Owens and Madison Cawthorn; outgoing presidential counselor Kellyanne Conway; Reps. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y.; Scott Dane, executive director of the Associated Contract Loggers and Truckers of Minnesota; Richard Grenell, former acting director of national intelligence; civil rights activist Clarence Henderson; Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, the vice president's national security adviser; Michael McHale, president of the National Association of Police Organizations; and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem.
The event, which began Monday and was scheduled to end Thursday, has been largely virtual. Some small, official business has still taken place in Charlotte, N.C., which was selected to host the convention this year.
After some last-minute wrangling to attempt to move the convention to Jacksonville, Fla., the GOP settled on keeping Charlotte as its base, but severely limiting the number of in-person events that take place there.