I really believe the presence of Patriot Guard riders, and open-carry citizens, deterred the flag-burners, #CrackLivesMatters crowd, and the other Leftist loonies from ruining the GOP convention.
Those twinkletoed bedwetters have a lot of pent-up energy and frustration built up, and I believe the Democrat Convention will pay for it.
I remember trying to pump some secret service contacts during the Bill Clinton days to reveal something. Every time, the response was that they sure missed Ronald Reagan.
A Thank You from the protectee goes a very long way with protection and security details. Yes, they will look forward to the next visit.