Articles tagged: Campaign Events

Rallies, town halls, campaign appearances

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Trump’s South Carolina rally attracted crowd of 50,000 to 55,000

Former President Donald Trump marked a return to the large-scale rallies of his previous presidential campaigns, speaking to a massive crowd gathered in the streets of a small South Carolina city on a blazing summer weekend.

Chicago Tribune by Chicago Tribune

Watch live: Trump rallies voters in Detroit

Former President Trump on Wednesday evening is set to deliver a speech to autoworkers amid at Drake Enterprises near Detroit, amid a strike by United Autoworkers (UAW). The speech will occur an hour before the second GOP presidential primary debate, with many speculating Trump is intending to use the event to steal attention away from…

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Trump says Civil War could have been negotiated

Former President Trump said he believed the Civil War could have been avoided through negotiation, though that would’ve changed the legacy of former President Lincoln. Trump, at an Iowa rally Saturday, said he finds the conflict “fascinating” but “so horrible.” He also noted the high death toll.  “So many mistakes were made. See, there was…

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Trump predicts ‘bloodbath’ if he loses election

By MEG KINNARD and JILL COLVIN (Associated Press) VANDALIA, Ohio (AP) — Former President Donald Trump claimed that he — not President Joe Biden — will protect Social Security and warned of a “bloodbath” if he loses in November as he campaigned for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio. Trump, speaking on a wind-whipped airfield […]

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Trump rallies voters in Ohio ahead of Senate GOP primary: Watch live

Former President Trump is set to speak in Dayton, Ohio, Saturday, at the Buckeye Values PAC Rally, backing GOP Ohio Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno in his primary race. On Friday, Moreno’s campaign said a former intern admitted to a “prank” after a report found his email account was linked to an adult website profile. Moreno…

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Why does Biden keep mentioning January 6? Because Trump won’t stop talking about it

The rallies start with a recording of January 6 prisoners singing the national anthem. Campaign staff hand out pre-made “Too Big to Rig” signs to supporters. When the candidate takes the stage, he calls the rioters “people who love our country” and “hostages unfairly imprisoned for long periods of time.”

Cable News Network by Cable News Network

Trump is riding an imaginary crime wave

A huge spike in crime, including a whopping 29 percent surge in murders, occurred during the pandemic in 2020 while Trump was president.

The Hill by The Hill

Trump gloats over Biden’s debate performance

The former president repeated several of the false claims he made during the debate as he attacked Joe Biden anew.

The Australian Financial Review by The Australian Financial Review

Trump holds first rally since assassination attempt

Donald Trump, holding his first campaign rally since surviving an assassination attempt, dismissed concerns that he is a threat to democracy, triumphantly telling a cheering crowd: "Last week I took a bullet for democracy."

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Trump, Vance, and the New Right at the RNC

Emily Jashinsky of “Counter Points,” joins from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and discusses RNC takeaways with Ryan Grim.

The Intercept by The Intercept

Trump agrees to debate with Kamala Harris on 4 September

US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has agreed to an offer from Fox News to hold a debate with Democratic US Vice President Kamala Harris on 4 September, he said in a post on Truth Social late on Friday.

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Donald Trump courts voters at Atlanta rally

Former President Trump will make a campaign stop in Atlanta Saturday evening, where the GOP nominee for the White House has vowed to "unleash hell" on Vice President Harris as the two prepare for the November election.

The Hill by The Hill

campaign like it's 2016 again

By showing up in places previous nominees from both parties had ignored, Trump convinced voters in the vital Rust Belt battlegrounds that he cared about Americans the elites had written off.

New York Post by New York Post

Electoral Showdown: Vance vs. Walz in Anticipated Debates

U.S. Vice Presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz will face off in debates this fall. Vance, Donald Trump's running mate, has agreed to multiple debates, while the Harris campaign, backing Walz, is planning for one vice presidential and two presidential debates involving Kamala Harris and Trump.

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Trump to hold rally, Harris hits the road campaigning

Republican Donald Trump will hold a rally in Pennsylvania today, followed closely by Kamala Harris taking a bus tour through the crucial battleground state ahead of her big moment at the Democratic National Convention.

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Trump to be behind bulletproof glass at NC rally

Donald Trump is set to hold his first outdoor rally since being targeted in an assassination attempt, but this time, he will be behind bulletproof glass.

Washington Examiner by Washington Examiner

DC Edit | Kamala takes on Trump: A race too close to call

The race to the White House may be intriguingly close and, as 72 days remain to the finish line, the Democrats are up and running, fully energised and totally united after a resoundingly joyous ...

Deccan Chronicle by Deccan Chronicle

Trump holds town hall event in La Crosse

Former President Donald Trump has arrived at La Crosse Regional Airport ahead of a town hall event at the La Crosse Center this evening.

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump get ready for a landmark debate

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will meet for the first time face-to-face Tuesday night for perhaps their only debate, a high-pressure opportunity to showcase their starkly different visions for the country after a tumultuous campaign summer.

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Trump Campaign Remains Unshaken After Assassination Attempt

Following a second alleged attempt on his life, Donald Trump and his campaign are determined to stay the course, with planned rallies and events unfazed. Despite heightened tensions and ongoing safety concerns, Trump continues to engage with the public, asserting that extreme political rhetoric is to blame for the violence.

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Trump Rally Draws Crowd Of 60K Supporters: 'It Was An Amazing Night'

Trump Rally Draws Crowd Of 60K Supporters: 'It Was An Amazing Night' - North Fork, NY - "This isn't about a person running for office. It is about the love of our country and putting America first." See photos, video here.

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In the Line of Fire: Trump's Unyielding Campaign

Donald Trump, returning to rural Pennsylvania before the election, revisits a significant campaign site where he survived an assassination attempt. Joined by Elon Musk, Trump rallies supporters, credits a firefighter hero, and addresses security concerns. His campaign emphasizes resilience and the importance of the battleground state's voter turnout.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Trump's Return to Butler: Rallying Support After Assassination Attempt

Republican candidate Donald Trump returns to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a rally after surviving an assassination attempt. Joined by Elon Musk and key allies, he addresses security concerns and aims to galvanize support ahead of the November election. The rally commemorates the late firefighter Corey Comperatore.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Elon Musk Boosts Trump's Campaign with Upcoming Rallies

Elon Musk plans further campaign support for Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. After a high-profile rally appearance, Musk is set to assist through his America PAC. With Pennsylvania being a key battleground, Musk's support comes as Trump and Kamala Harris vie for votes ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

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Man arrested on gun charges near Trump California rally

A man arrested at a security checkpoint near Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's California rally yesterday faces gun charges after he was found in possession of two guns and a high-capacity magazine, authorities have said.

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Security Breach at Trump Rally: Arrest Made

A Nevada man with weapons and fake passports was arrested at a security checkpoint outside Donald Trump's rally in Southern California. The suspect drove an unregistered SUV with suspicious credentials. He was released on bail and is scheduled for a court appearance in January 2025.

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Man with loaded gun arrested near Trump rally in Southern California

A Nevada man with a shotgun, a loaded handgun and ammunition in his vehicle was arrested at a security checkpoint outside Donald Trump’s rally Saturday night in the Southern California desert, authorities said Sunday. He was released Saturday on $5,000 bail.

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GOP politician arrested outside Trump rally for illegal possession of guns: police

Police assigned to patrol Donald Trump's rally in California on Saturday say they arrested a man outside of the event for illegal possession of firearms.Trump faced one attempt on his life months ago in Pennsylvania, and a separate person was arrested for purportedly planning a second attack in Flor...

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High-Stakes Showdown: Harris and Trump Ignite the Campaign Trail

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are vigorously campaigning ahead of the imminent U.S. presidential election. The rivals addressed early voters across swing states, highlighting their policy differences. Music icons supported Harris in Michigan and Georgia, while Trump aimed to capitalize on momentum in Pennsylvania.

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US Election News LIVE: Trump and Harris neck and neck in tight presidential contest

US Election News LIVE Updates: Democratic former prosecutor Harris led among likely voters in Georgia 51% to 47%, while Republican Trump was slightly ahead in Arizona with 49% to 46%. Both findings fell within the plus or minus 4.5 percentage points margin of error in the poll, which surveyed 5,016 registered voters from Sept. 30 to Oct. 15

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Donald Trump Forms Committee for 2025 Inauguration Celebration

Donald Trump, elected as the 47th U.S. president, has announced a committee to plan his 2025 inauguration. Co-chaired by Steve Witkoff and Senator Kelly Loeffler, the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee aims to honor his victory and promises to kick-start his administration's agenda.

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Big Tech quietly sponsors Trump’s military parade party

The US taxpayer is going to be on the hook for all the soldiers, tanks, and planes that appear in Donald Trump's military parade. But several major tech companies are paying for the festivities along the parade route. According to recent statements from Ameri…

The Verge by Tina Nguyen

Trump’s military parade is a warning

Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington this weekend — a show of force in the capital that just happens to take place on the president’s birthday — smacks of authoritarian Dear Leader-style politics (even though Trump actually got the idea after attendin…

Vox by Zack Beauchamp

Apple’s 5th Ave store spray-painted to protest ‘climate hypocrisy’

A climate change activist was arrested after spray-painting Apple’s 5th Avenue store as part of a protest against Big Tech’s “climate hypocrisy.” Protestors from the Extinction Rebellion environmental group staged a demonstration at the New York City storefro…

The Verge by Emma Roth

GOP Rep Flees Town Hall Through Back Door

Republican Alabama Rep. Barry Moore hit the back door to exit a heated town hall. His first mistake was trying to defend Donald Trump. Moore's constituents in Daphne were angry, and when chants of 'shame!' rang out, Moore abandoned the town hall where the ra…

Crooksandliars.com by Conover Kennard

Is Trump Helping Cuomo or Mamdani?

President Trump has jumped into the mayoral race. But is he helping Andrew Cuomo or Zohran Mamdani? Both Sliwa and Adams denied having any intention of leaving the race.

New York Magazine by David Freedlander

Trump’s Best Allies Are His Biggest Weakness

Donald Trump was lustily booed at the U.S. Open in New York, and his excursion to one of D.C.’s despots’ club restaurants was interrupted by chanting protesters. But the opposition to the president extends well beyond the Acela corridor. As CNN’s Harry Enten …

The New Republic by Jason Linkins

Key takeaways from Charlie Kirk's memorial service

Tens of thousands packed State Farm Stadium on Sunday as President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk and more paid tribute to Charlie Kirk.

ABC News by Alexandra Hutzler, Megan Forrester

The Charlie Kirk Memorial Was a MAGA Rally

Vance has been front and center of the GOP's angry mourning: He guest-hosted Kirk's show (from the White House); escorted his casket from Utah to Arizona; and delivered a eulogy.

Jezebel by Danielle Han

Obama: Every Day Is Halloween, But It's All Trick, No Treat

Former President Barack Obama was in Virginia, stumping for Abigail Spanberger when he started ripping on Dementia Donny like no one else can: He's deploying the National Guard in American cities claiming to stop crime waves that don't actually exist. We've g…

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And the Democrats have also won governor races in Virginia and New Jersey

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America reacts to US election results

(Reuters) -U.S. politicians and interest groups reacted to Democratic wins in a trio of races on Tuesday, the first major elections since Donald Trump...

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Will 2026 Be a Fair Fight?

Democrats swept the 2025 elections. But Donald Trump is already laying the groundwork to subvert the next vote.

The Atlantic by Hanna Rosin

MAGA Goon Forced to Ask Crowd to Cheer for Trump

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum had to remind a crowd of freezing Christmas-goers to deliver “lots of cheering” for the president and first lady...

Daily Beast by The Daily Beast

Here's what you missed at Turning Point's chaotic convention

When Turning Point USA's annual AmericaFest convention reached its halfway point, Erika Kirk tried to put a smiling face on things. “Say what you want about...

Yahoo Entertainment by JONATHAN J. COOPER and SEJAL GOVINDARAO

Trump’s Election Fixation

Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic joined to discuss the president’s call to “nationalize” the upcoming elections.

The Atlantic by The Editors

Donald Trump Calls Democrats 'Crazy' During State of the Union

Donald Trump turned his State of the Union into an all-out brawl Tuesday night as he attacked Democrats, calling them "crazy" and accusing them of cheating elections. Trump severely divided the room by asking the audience to stand if they believed…

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Graham Platner Handed Centrist Dems a Bruising Defeat in Maine

After throwing their support behind Gov. Janet Mills, party leaders are left doing an about-face on the insurgent candidate. The post Graham Platner Handed Centrist Dems a Bruising Defeat in Maine appeared first on The Intercept.

The Intercept by Eoin Higgins

Rededicate 250: Thou Shalt Not Separate Church And State

An all-day prayer event scheduled for Sunday on the National Mall is set to feature evangelical Protestant leaders as well as top White House and Republican Party officials as speakers, and is being promoted as a celebration of “thanksgiving” as well as an op…

Crooksandliars.com by Julia Conley

The most important election is the one most Americans skip

Iran gridlock and middling China trips aside, President Donald Trump is having a pretty good month. Three May elections tested his grip on the Republican Party — and his candidates cleaned up. In Indiana, five Trump-backed challengers defeated Republican stat…

Vox by Caitlin Dewey

Post Loss Clarity: Bill Cassidy Rediscovers His Spine As A Lame Duck Senator

Just a few days ago, I wrote a post about how Bill Cassidy had been primaried out of returning as a senator for Louisiana and how all of this bootlicking of the Trump administration obviously didn’t do the job he hoped it would do. As a result, he has been le…

Techdirt by Timothy Geigner

Democrats don’t need an autopsy to know what they did wrong

If you’re looking for insights into why Democrats lost in 2024, you won’t find many in the DNC’s disavowed “autopsy,” which was released after much pressure Thursday. The incomplete and error-ridden report, written by a friend of DNC chair Ken Martin, offers …

Vox by Andrew Prokop

Bret Michaels Drops Out Of Trump-Backed Freedom 250 Concert Series In D.C.

Former Celebrity Apprentice winner Bret Michaels is the latest performer to drop out of the lineup for a series of concerts on the National Mall during the Great American State Fair, which is billed as “a World Fair-style celebration of America’s 250th birthd…

Deadline by Tomt

Trump’s New GOP Midterm Strategy Is Pure Chaos

He thinks Republicans should stop fixating on voters’ concerns about prices and focus on the SAVE America Act and his phony voter-fraud panic.

New York Magazine by Ed Kilgore

New York Primary-Elections Map: Live Results

A number of Democratic strongholds are hosting competitive congressional primaries, with establishment incumbents and candidates trying to fend off left-wing challengers.

The New Yorker by The New Yorker

Graham Platner Ends Senate Bid In Maine After Sexual Assault Allegation

Graham Platner suspended his U.S. Senate campaign in Maine on Wednesday, clearing the way for Democrats in that state to choose a new candidate as they seek to retake control of the chamber. “We believe that for the movement to continue, it can’t be me,” Plat…

Deadline by Ted Johnson

Can Democrats Salvage Their Chances in Maine?

Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic joined to discuss what the end of Graham Platner’s campaign may mean for the Democratic Party, and more.

The Atlantic by The Editors