Actor Scott Baio was one of the early speeches of the night. Baio told CNN that he was added to the speakers list last week when he ran into Trump at an event. Baio emphasized restoring a work ethic into the country that he believes has deteriorated. (Getty)
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The RNC 2016 opening night took place in Cleveland with the theme "Make America Safe Again". Check out the best photos of the first day of the convention.
