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Safety Concerns Remain as RNC Kickoff Nears in Cleveland

With the start of the Republican National Convention coming July 18, observers are concerned that the host city Cleveland might not be ready to control what are expected to be a contentious mix of supporters and opponents of presumptive nominee Donald Trump

With the start of the Republican National Convention coming July 18, observers are concerned that the host city Cleveland might not be ready to control what are expected to be a contentious mix of supporters and opponents of presumptive nominee Donald Trump, Politico says:

Hate groups are planning a visible presence among the thousands of protesters at the Republican National Convention. Police departments are raising flags about Cleveland’s preparedness to host the event. The committee organizing the convention recently warned that any last-minute changes to the city’s protest restrictions could make it impossible to guarantee convention-goers’ safety. Then a judge threw out the plan.

It’s all forming a backdrop of uncertainty and anxiety less than three weeks before delegates congregate to nominate Donald Trump for president. “It’s more dangerous. It’s going to be far more dangerous for every one of us,” said Regina Thomson, a delegate from Colorado … Politico

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