In response, delegates broke out into chants of “We want Trump” that drowned out parts of Cruz’s speech.
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Afterward, Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Jeff Kaufmann said that Cruz “missed a real opportunity to solidify himself within the party”.
Trump appeared briefly with Pence on stage after the speech, giving a glimpse of the atmosphere on Thursday, the final night of the convention.
Accusations of plagiarism started making the rounds following Monday night’s Republican National Convention, where Melania Trump, the wife of Donald Trump, spoke.
The news of McIver’s involvement in the saga was first noted by the New York Times, which also reported a speech was prepared originally by two professional speechwriters but disregarded by Melania. “I saw a self-absorbed politician grab the microphone and try to line up his own future”.
McIver said that as she set out to write Melania Trump’s speech, the would-be first lady read her some passages from Michelle Obama’s speech to her over the phone.
Cruz – who is widely expected to run in 2020 should Trump lose to Hillary Clinton – was forced to wave and smile before completing his remarks and exiting to more jeers. I did not check Mrs. Obama’s speeches.
That’s because Trump campaign staff writer Meredith McIver claimed responsibility for the stolen words on Wednesday – despite the fact that speechwriters Matthew Scully and John McConnell were reportedly penning Melania’s political presentation last month – and even offered her resignation! “No harm was meant”, McIver said in a statement. “I did not check Mrs. Obama’s speeches”.
“This team is ready, our party is ready, and when we elect Donald President 45th President, we will Make America Great Again”.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, for example, said that Cruz would be “less of a person” if he didn’t. “Lock her up!” Failed Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson went so far as to associate Clinton with Lucifer. The reason? He didn’t endorse Donald Trump.
The arrests happened as a protest group tried to burn an American flag near Quicken Loans Arena.
Newt Gingrich begged to differ Wednesday night that Texas Sen.
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