Former President Trump addressed rally-goers in Butler, Pennsylvania, thanking the Secret Service for saving his life during an assassination attempt. He also honored Corey Comperatore, a first responder who was killed at a previous rally. Opera singer performed Ave Maria during a moment of silence for Comperatore. Lara Trump, the RNC chair, and Eric Trump spoke at the rally, urging attendees to register to vote and claiming that only legal citizens should be allowed to vote in US elections.
Billionaire investors John Paulson and Steve Witkoff also spoke at the event, predicting economic growth under Trump’s leadership. JD Vance, another speaker, compared Trump to a messianic figure, implying that divine intervention saved him during the assassination attempt in July.
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The rally in Butler is expected to be one of Trump’s largest, with his campaign claiming a crowd of 100,000 people attending. Prior to his arrival, there was pre-programming with prayers and the national anthem. The event featured a host of guests, including Elon Musk, and was attended by local police, Republican party officials, and congressional representatives from various states.
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