Republicans have nominated Donald Trump for the presidency twice before [Video]

For all the usual stagecraft, the Republican National Convention that opens Monday is different from Donald Trump’s previous nominating affairs. Related video above: Milwaukee police preview response to RNC protestersIn 2016 and 2020, Trump was the underdog heading into the fall and faced criticism from within his own party. This year, he will accept the Republican nomination with his party in lockstep behind him and Democrats in turmoil over President Joe Biden’s viability.There will be the usual convention tasks throughout the four-day affair. Delegates, almost 2,400 of them, must approve a platform and formally designate the presidential ticket: Trump and his yet-to-be-named running mate. They’ll hear from both national candidates and a slew of others rallying support for Trump and taking aim at Democrats.The GOP expects a triumphant moment. “The political environment is not only great for Donald Trump, but it’s really great for Republicans running for Senate, governor, House …