Live coverage: Trump and Vance host their inaugural rally together in Grand Rapids, Michigan – Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump is holding his first campaign rally since the assassination attempt on July 13 in Michigan. The rally, which is being held in Grand Rapids, features Trump alongside JD Vance. The event is being livestreamed online for viewers to watch. During his speech, Trump is expected to touch on a variety of topics including the economy, border security, and the challenges facing the United States at home and abroad. Vance, a conservative author and potential Senate candidate, is also speaking at the rally to show his support for the former president.
The rally is drawing a large crowd of enthusiastic supporters who are eager to hear Trump’s message and show their continued support for his political agenda. Many attendees are wearing MAGA hats and carrying signs expressing their admiration for Trump.
Trump’s return to the campaign trail comes as he continues to tease a potential run for the presidency in 2024. His appearance at the rally is seen as a way for him to gauge his popularity and energize his base of supporters.
the rally is generating a lot of excitement and attention, showcasing the continued influence and appeal of Donald Trump within the Republican Party.
WATCH LIVE: Trump and Vance hold first joint rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Former President Donald Trump is appearing in his first campaign rally since the assassination attempt at his July 13 event in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, which starts at 5:00 PM ET, will also be the first in which Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance joins Trump on the stage following his nomination at the Republican National Convention this week.
Reports say there is a heightened local and state police presence at the event, but the crowds waiting to see the former president and his running mate do not appear to be concerned about safety.
Michigan’s 15 Electoral College votes make it a key battleground region for the campaign. Trump won the state in 2016 but lost it to President Joe Biden in 2020.
Recent polls have Trump ahead of Biden by as much as 3 points in a matchup in the key swing state. When compared head-to-head, Trump polls ahead by 5 points against Vice President Kamala Harris.
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