Donald Trump accepts the Republican presidential nomination 'humbly and gratefully' — and with big gold letters

Donald Trump accepts GOP nomination — (Image credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

After a rousing introduction from daughter Ivanka, Donald Trump strode on stage at the Republican National Convention, the name "Trump" in big gold letters on the screen behind him, making Quicken Loans Arena into a facsimile of one of his buildings. "Friends, delegates, and fellow Americans," he said, "I humbly and gratefully accept your nomination for the presidency of the United States." You can watch below. Peter Weber

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.