Fact-checked: Republican national convention and Trump’s speech

Unpacking false claims made by former president and other speakers as he formally accepted Republican nomination

• Trump calls for unity then returns to familiar attacks in lengthy speech

Donald Trump formally accepted the Republican nomination at the Republican national convention on Thursday, a night that was supposed to be filled with calls for unity but instead was marked by alarmist language and false claims.

Here is a fact check of some of the things said during the final night of the Republican national convention on Thursday - and why they weren't true.