– Closing ranks –
Trump became the presumptive nominee nearly two months ago. But relentless controversy over his campaign rhetoric and a simmering movement by anti-Trump delegates to deny him the nomination made it less than a foregone conclusion.
Around the convention floor, Trump’s victory was far from universally welcomed.
Many delegates clapped politely after his victory, a few angrily walked out or voiced their unease.
Several states refused to honor party convention and pledge their delegates to a frontrunner who was by then unopposed.
“I’m disappointed’ said Utah Senator Mike Lee. “But it is what it is.”
Washington delegate Teri Galvez said baldly: “We do not support Donald Trump.”
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