Melania Trump Opens Up on Coronavirus and Racial Injustice, and Other Highlights From RNC Night 2

On Tuesday night, the second evening of the Republican National Convention took center stage. The event featured notable speeches from First Lady Melania Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and two of the president's children, Eric and Tiffany Trump.

Here are the major moments from night 2 of the 2020 RNC.

First Lady Melania Trump addressed the nation from the White House Rose Garden. In front of a small audience, who were not wearing face masks, Melania discussed the coronavirus pandemic. "I want to acknowlege that since March our lives have changed drastically -- the invisible enemy, COVID-19 swept throughout our country," she said, before mentioning her husband. "Donald will not rest until he has done all he can to take care of everyone impacted by this terrible pandemic."

After describing growing up in Slovenia, she said becoming an American citizen in 2006 was "one of the proudest moments in my life."

Melania described meeting with members of the military and their families, first responders and average Americans across the country. She also showed gratitude for everyone who voted for her husband in 2016. “I know I speak for my husband and the entire family when I say we have not forgotten the incredible people who were willing to take a chance on the business man who had never worked in politics," she said.

The First Lady addressed the racial unrest in the country and the need for civility. "I also ask people to stop the violence and looting being done in the name of justice and never make assumptions based on the color of their skin," she added.

Melania also said the president offers "total honesty" and "whether you like it or not, you always know what he’s thinking."

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed the RNC from Jerusalem. He discussed how Trump always puts America first . "It may not have made him popular in every foreign capital, but it has worked," Pompeo said.

Daniel Cameron, Kentucky's first Black Attorney General, spoke out on Biden's controversial comments on race. "Mr. Vice President look at me, I am Black, we are not all the same sir, I am not in chains, my mind is my own and you can't tell me how to vote because of the color of my skin," Cameron said.

The president's second son, Eric Trump, discussed how his father has supported average Americans.

“My father ran, not because he needed the job, but because he knew hardworking people across this great country were being left behind,” the executive vice president of the Trump Organization said. “Every day, my father fights for the American people. The forgotten men and women of this country."

President Trump appears to take part in the naturalization ceremony of five new Americans to highlight legal immigration. "You've earned the most prized, treasured, cherished and priceless possession anywhere in the world --its called American citizenship," Trump told the group.

New Mexico police officer Ryan Holets discussed an interaction with a drug addicted pregnant woman and how he wound up adopting her child. "Today, our beautiful daughter, Hope, is a thriving two year old. Crystal is fast approaching three years of recovery," he says. "She is a dear friend and a constant inspiration to me and others."

He then mentioned how Trump has worked to the fight opioid crisis. "Drug overdose deaths decreased in 2018 for the first time in 30 years," he added. "Many of the states hardest hit by the opioid crisis are seeing the largest drop in deaths."

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds described Trump's response to natural disasters. "In 2019, when 100-year floods breached nearly all levees and devastated communities large and small along the Missouri River in Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri, the President approved our request for aid in record time -- two days," she said. "Well, this year, he did it in less than 24 hours."

The president's youngest daughter, Tiffany Trump, a recent graduate of Georgetown Law School, began by saying, “I can relate to so many of you who might be looking for a job."

She went on to describe the problem with the state of media bias in the country. "Rather than allowing Americans the right to form our own beliefs, this misinformation system keeps people mentally enslaved to the ideas they deem correct," she said. "This has fostered unnecessary fear and divisiveness among us."

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi addressed corruption and nepotism, but in regards to Joe Biden.

She mentioned Biden's family members and how they "benefited from Joe’s 47 year political career."

Nicholas Sandmann, the pro-life Covington Catholic HS teen who got into an altercation with a Native American elder at the Lincoln Memorial in 2019, spoke on the problem with cancel culture. Sandmann described his experience after allegedly being defamed by the media. The 18-year-old slammed "the full war machine of the mainstream media."

Christian leader Cissie Graham Lynch, daughter of Franklin Graham, spoke on Trump's record on depending religious freedom.

"The Biden-Harris vision for America leaves no room for people of faith," she said. "Whether you're a baker, a florist, or a football coach, they will force the choice between being obedient to God, or to Caesar."

Larry Kudlow, Director of National Economic Council, discussed the economic growth under Trump. He said Trump's economic program of tax cuts, deregulation and trade deals were a "roaring success."

Kudlow noted the "once in a hundred year" pandemic, but added, "right now our economic health is coming back."

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Senator Rand Paul spoke on some of Trump's accomplishments. "While others talked about criminal justice reform, President Trump actually signed the First Step Act," Paul said.

Paul then drew comparisons between Trump and Biden. "I fear Biden will choose war again. He supported war in Serbia, Syria, and Libya. Joe Biden will continue to spill our blood and treasure," Paul added. "President Trump will bring our heroes home."

President Trump makes an appearance to pardon Jon Ponder, a convicted bank robber-turned activist. "Jon we honor your devotion to showing returning citizens that they are not forgotten," Trump said.

Ponder, who started a program aimed at helping former inmates reenter society, expressed his thanks saying, "we live in a nation of second chances."

Myron Lizer, Vice President of the Navajo Nation, credits President Trump for restoring the Navajo's relationship with the federal government after years of strain.

Pastor Norma Urrabazo starts night 2 of the RNC with a prayer. "Let us stand together in unity as we embrace another chapter on our journey to greatness. I decree and declare America the best is yet to come. And I ask all this in the name of Jesus. Amen," she said.

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