Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump pauses during his speech at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
Jim Young/Reuters
In the final night of the RNC in Cleveland, Donald Trump officially accepted the GOP presidential nomination. The convention ended with a fiery and forceful speech from Trump who argued that he is the "law and order" candidate.
The four-day event ended in balloons, but it wasn't without controversy as Ted Cruz, the former Republican US presidential candidate refused to endorse Trump upending the GOP convention on Wednesday.
And while it's official, Donald Trump is now the Republican nominee for US president, the party has evidently not come together behind his campaign.
On the Cleveland streets outside the Republican National Convention, protesters and activists of all stripes continued their efforts, trying to show the divisiveness of the party's new nominee.
Next up in US presidential politics, the Democratic convention in Philadelphia. For now, here are glimpses inside and outside the convention.
Donald Trump speaks as he accepts the nomination during the final session of the RNC.Brian Snyder/Reuters
Ivanka takes the stage
Ivanka Trump speaks during the final session of the RNC.Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
There were lots of balloons
Donald Trump and his running mate Indiana Governor Mike Pence at close of the RNC.Jim Young/Reuters
Finally, a break
Cleveland Police officers rest in Public Square park after the end of speeches at the RNC.Lucas Jackson/Reuters
Wednesday … Cruz refuses to endorse Trump
Senator Ted Cruz gives a thumbs up after speaking during the third night of the RNC.Mike Segar/Reuter
Boos for Cruz
Former Republican US presidential candidate Ted Cruz leaves the stage after speaking at the RNC.Mike Segar/Reuters
Pence over shadowed by Cruz?
Republican vice presidential nominee Indiana Governor Mike Pence speaks at the RNC.Aaron P. Bernstein/Reuters
Also, there was an awkward non-kiss
Republican US presidential nominee Donald Trump greets vice presidential nominee Mike Pence after Pence spoke at the RNC. Mike Segar/Reuters
Tuesday … Over the top!
The New York delegation puts Donald Trump over the top to win the 2016 Republican presidential nomination.Aaron Josefczyk/Reuters
The Trump family: Out in force with smiles
Donald Trump's children (L-R): Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and Tiffany Trump, celebrate after announcing the votes of the New York delegation to put their father over the top to win the Republican presidential nomination.Brian Snyder/Reuters
Monday … Melania speechified
Melania Trump speaks at the RNC Monday. Her speech raised questions about plagarism after many noticed similarities to a speech by Michelle Obama in 2008.Rick Wilking/Reuters
'Blue Lives Matter'
Despite a largely white audience at the RNC, Monday included two black speakers that rebuked the Black Lives Matter movement. “Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to make something very clear," said Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke said, "Blue lives matter."Aaron Josefczyk/Reuters
And earlier … some people had guns
A man rides on his bike with a gun over his shoulder at public square outside the RNC.Shannon Stapleton/Reuters
There was studying
A delegate studies a copy of the Republican platform document that reflect the policies of the Republican Party that will be voted on at the RNC.Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
There were awesome cowboy hats
Members of the Texas delegation sit in their seats at the start RNC.Jim Young/Reuters
Lots of balloons
A worker installs the sign for the Alaska delegation near RNC balloons.Rick Wilking/Reuters
Trump souvenirs
A selection of hats on sale at the RNC.Rick Wilking/Reuters
Security officials rolled out high-tech help …
A Cleveland police bomb squad technician loads a Remotec F5A explosive ordnance device robot during a demonstration of police capabilities near the site of the RNC.Rick Wilking/Retuers
… and old-school methods
Security forces watch a protest march from the rooftop of a building near the RNC.Adrees Latif/Reuters
And there were protests in the streets …
Activists carry a prop during a protest march by various groups, including "Black Lives Matter" and "Shut Down Trump and the RNC," ahead of the RNC.Adrees Latif/Reuters
… and on billboards
A billboard erected in advance of the RNC depicts Donald Trump kissing former presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz.Aaron P. Bernstein/Reuters
Even Stephen Colbert showed up
CBS television host Stephen Colbert records a skit on the floor of the RNC.Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
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