Darrin Bruce works on the exterior lighting on the Fiserv Forum ahead of the 2024 Republican National Convention, July 11, 2024, in Milwaukee. It can be hard for some to swallow that Milwaukee, the deepest blue swing state in Wisconsin, is playing host to former President Donald Trump. It didn't help smooth things over after Trump used the word “horrible” when talking about Milwaukee just a month before the convention. Still, Milwaukee officials point to the economic benefits and a chance to show off the city and Wisconsin to a national audience. (Photo by Alex Brandon/AP Photo)
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