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We Asked People At The RNC In Cleveland: Why Are You Voting For Trump?

By Eyder Peralta
Published July 22, 2016 at 11:16 AM EDT
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During our time covering the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this week, we asked pretty much everyone we met why they were supporting Donald Trump.

Here are some of their answers:

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Owen Shroyer from Missouri

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Debbie Rocks from Ohio

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Debbie Rocks, from Cleveland, says she believes in Trump's promise that he'll "make America great."
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Anne Mazone from Texas

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Anne Mazone, a Texas delegate, is a Republican through and through, so she is voting for the nominee.
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Demetra De Monte from Illinois

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Demetra De Monte, from Illinois, says Trump addresses her two main concerns: immigration and trade.
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Bob Koontz from Florida

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Bob Koontz, from Florida, is concerned about one thing: the Islamic State. Trump, he says, will handle it.
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Eyder Peralta
Eyder Peralta is NPR's East Africa correspondent based in Nairobi, Kenya.
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