Trump Has a Huge Challenge Tonight

“Donald Trump has left himself with a mighty challenge for the final day of the Republican National Convention. After three days of tumult and controversy, the success — or not — of the week now depends even more heavily than it should on his performance Thursday night,” the Washington Post reports.

“Trump might not have it any other way. Maybe this was always part of the plan, to create the drama and heighten the stakes ahead of his acceptance speech. After all, the campaign has always been about him. He’s the candidate, chief strategist, communications director and opposition researcher all wrapped up in one unlikely package. Thursday night, he must also be seen as a possible president.”

The Hill: “Trump still has a chance to score big with his address on Thursday night, which will close the convention. But hopes that his convention would be a major success and that the GOP presidential nominee would leave the city with maximum momentum look unlikely to be realized.”