The Republican convention came to Cleveland on Monday July 18th, bringing a police occupation and thousands of interesting people. Photographer Steve Truesdell was there to capture the fun.ย
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Thousands of people showed up to protest -
Police keep a watchful eye on the peaceful protesters -
Marching through the streets of Cleveland. -
Police gather in force waiting for the march. -
Marching through Cleveland. -
“Trump is not a role model.” -
Election prediction? -
Counter-protesters express their love for Capitalism. -
People help each other over a barricade during an afternoon protest march. -
A large contingent of police on bicycles follow the protesters thru the streets. March volunteers form a line to keep the police separate from the marchers. -
“Little hands, small mind, big A-hole.” -
A lone man speaking up about the Tamir Rice shooting. -
A group of anti-gay protesters โ the usual gang of white men only โ spout their hateful thoughts. -
Bike police moving into action. -
“This hate is just visiting. Cleveland loves.” How some people dealt with the religious extremism on display. -
Another group of angry white men promoting religious extremism. -
This man, a street medic, had been walking around town for hours before an officer chose to search him. -
It took this many police to search one street medic. -
The Police bicycle line protecting the Cleveland Convention Center. -
Religious hate was the theme of the day outside of the Republican National Convention. -
A friendly discussion on the merits of religious extremism. -
All Lives Matter* -
Police traveled in roving packs throughout the downtown core. -
Standing up for those no longer here. -
Police video the crowd. -
Protesters meeting face-to-face. -
Standing up for White Privilege. -
A police officer discussing manners and concealed carry with a couple of Trump followers. -
Police officers listening to the wisdom of a drunken Trump supporter. -
State troopers from Georgia round out the police contingent that saw officers from around the nation come to Cleveland to assist in security.
