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Trump Draws Massive Crowd to MSG Rally

Trump's NYC Rally Draws Massive Crowd to MSG Rally

Above: Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York, Oct. 27, 2024. Image copyright: ANGELA WEISS/ Contributor/AFP via Getty Images

The Facts

  • 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.Nine days before US Election Day, former Pres. Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, held 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.

  • 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 shows his enduring popularity and the strength of his political movement. The diverse lineup of high-profile supporters, from tech moguls to political figures, showcasesshowcased the broad appeal of his campaign. This rally in a traditionally blue state signals Trump's confidence in expanding his electoral map.

Trump utilized the well-attended rally to denounce his political rivals, assail immigrants, and spew racist attacks at Harris. Sunday's rally iswas reminiscent of a rally in 1939 when 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.


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