Trump Holds First Rally in Pennsylvania Since Assassination Attempt
Trump Holds First Rally in Pennsylvania Since Assassination Attempt
Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday.
This was his first event in the Keystone State since the assassination attempt on July 13.
"As you know, this is my first return to Pa. since our rally in Butler. We're going back to Butler too," Trump said at the Farm Show Complex. Trump criticized the Biden-Harris policies, particularly focusing on the border and public safety.
"They're letting horrible people into our country. They are poisoning our country by contrast. If I'm elected, on day 1 we will begin the largest deportation in American history," the former president stated.
Trump also addressed the assassination attempt, observing a moment of silence for Corey Comperatore, the man who was shot and killed at the Butler rally. Trump and two others were also injured in the shooting. Many attendees on Wednesday had also been at the Butler rally, while others were motivated to come due to the tragic incident.
"It's one of the reasons I'm here -- to support him and let everyone know they're not going to scare us off. Even a bullet won't stop us," said Valerie Mansberger of Newville.
"After what happened there with the assassination attempt, I knew I had to come," added Ryan Morris of New Haven, Connecticut. Trump's visit comes as most polls show a tight race between him and Democratic challenger Kamala Harris. Meanwhile, Harris and her future running mate will crisscross the country together next week, a source familiar with the plans confirmed to ABC News.
Harris' campaign confirmed she will first stop in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Sources say other stops will include western Wisconsin, Detroit, Michigan, Raleigh, North Carolina, Savannah, Georgia, Phoenix, Arizona, and Las Vegas, Nevada. According to ABC News, six officials are on the vice president shortlist, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly.
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