Jersey Shore was inundated with fervent MAGA supporters as former President Donald Trump took centre stage in Wildwood for a sunset rally on the beach.
Despite arriving ninety minutes late at around 6:30 PM local time on Saturday, Trump drew an estimated crowd of 80,000 supporters, per his campaign officials.
Throughout the day, thousands of fans wore Trump masks and American flag-themed attire. Jersey Shore was inundated with fervent MAGA supporters as former President Donald Trump took centre stage in Wildwood for a sunset rally on the beach.
On the beach and along the boardwalk. Despite the off-season and recent rainy weather, they proudly displayed giant Trump 2024 flags while the town buzzed with activity.
In his opening remarks, Trump pledged to capture the traditionally Democratic state of New Jersey, expressing his fondness for Wildwood and his determination to win over the crowd.
He derided President Joe Biden as a “total moron,” asserting that Biden’s actions have caused more harm to the country than the ten worst presidents combined.
Turning his ire towards Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg and trial judge Juan Merchan, Trump labelled Bragg as “Fat Alvin, corrupt guy” and referred to the judge as “highly conflicted.”
Attendees endured adverse weather conditions and long waits, with some, like Mark Bellini from Brick, New Jersey, maintaining their spot in line since Thursday evening. Bellini recounted braving the cold and rain, even using a plastic bag to protect his spot.
Similarly, a Morristown, New Jersey supporter arrived at 5 AM on Friday, expressing unwavering belief in Trump’s ability to “save America.”
Trump’s packed schedule of campaign events comes amidst his ongoing legal battles, including a criminal trial in Manhattan over alleged hush-money payments to Adult star Stormy Daniels.
He faces many criminal and civil cases, some stemming from his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Despite his legal woes, Trump remains the presumed Republican presidential candidate, poised to challenge President Biden in the upcoming November election.
