Trump's NYC Rally Draws Massive Crowd to MSG
Trump's NYC Rally Draws Massive Crowd to MSG
The Facts
With only nine days until Election Day, former President Donald Trump led a sold-out campaign event at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The arena filled up with 20K attendees and turned away tens of thousands more.With only nine days until Election Day, former Pres. Donald Trump led a sold-out campaign event at Madison Square Garden in New York City. At least 20K people attended the rally, while another 20K reportedly rallied outside the venue.
Trump opened up his speech by asking the same question as he has started almost every recent rally: "Are you better off now than you were four years ago?" A loud "No!" came from the crowd.After being introduced by his wife, Melania Trump, he asked the voters if they'll have "four more years of gross incompetence and failure" or "the greatest years in the history of our country."
The Spin
Trump's ability to fill Madison Square Garden demonstratesshows his enduring popularity and the strength of his political movement. The diverse lineup of high-profile supporters, from tech moguls to political figures, showcases the broad appeal of his campaign. This rally in a traditionally blue state signals Trump's confidence in expanding his electoral map.
Sunday's Trump MAGAutilized the well-attended rally atto Madisondenounce Squarehis Gardenpolitical inrivals, Newassail Yorkimmigrants, Cityand spew racist attacks at Harris. Sunday's rally is reminiscent of a well-attended rally in 1939, when the German American Bund, a pro-Hitler organization, filled the stadium with Nazi sympathizers in an event labeled as a "Pro-American Rally." History may mark Trump's rally as similar to that one.
