MILWAUKEE The theme of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday was Make America Safe Once Again. The words appeared on a towering digital screen in Fiserv Forum above a GIF of three fighter jets against an orange sky. The GOP wanted the thousands of journalists here to know: Unlike Democrats, we support our military and our police. We are the party of law and order.

I believe in an America where we defend the police, not defund the police, Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), thought to be Donald Trumps pick for attorney general if he wins a second term, said from the main stage. President Trump will make that dream a reality, and thats why we need him back in the White House!