"Democrats don't own our votes": That was essentially the message from minorities at the opening night of the GOP convention. African American leaders like Sen. Tim Scott, Georgia Democrat lawmaker Vernon Jones, and former NFL star Hershel Walker came to President Trump's defense, arguing he's the best candidate to lead America into the future.

Night one of the Republican National Convention also made a case for President Donald Trump’s re-election by “Honoring the Great American Story.” The evening was rife with a laundry list of President Trump's achievements in the Oval Office. Will the convention give him the bounce over Biden in the polls?

“There is a lot at stake,” said House Minority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA).

“We must win this election,” said Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL).

The event was a combination of live and recorded speeches aimed at showing how minorities have gained ground over the last four years.

Trump aims to outshine his opponent and gain a convention boost to pass Joe Biden in the polls. The RNC convention comes as voters plan to make their mark in the middle of a pandemic.

“President Trump recognized the threat this virus presented for all Americans early on and made rapid policy changes,” said registered nurse Amy Ford.

Trump made several appearances. First in the East Room with frontline workers dealing with COVID-19. “I’m for the nurses, I’m for the doctors, I’m for everybody,” Trump said. “We just have to make this China virus go away.”