CLEVELAND — By the time Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus gaveled in the party’s convention Tuesday afternoon, accusations of plagiarism against Donald Trump’s campaign were in the back of most delegates’ minds.

The controversy began late Monday night, after a campaign staffer for Hillary Clinton noticed a series of striking similarities between Melania Trump’s speech to the GOP delegation and remarks delivered by Michelle Obama at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Trump campaign officials have dismissed the accusations, paying tribute to the first lady’s speech but denying any wrongdoing.