Former President Donald Trump held a major rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday evening, attracting a crowd of 19,500 supporters.
One of his largest events since leaving office, the rally featured prominent guests and focused on uniting the Republican base ahead of the upcoming election.
Arriving just after 7 p.m., Trump addressed thousands of fervent supporters from the Northeast, passionately criticizing the Biden-Harris administration’s policies.
With his commitment to ‘Make America Great Again,’ Trump focused his speech on key issues such as immigration, inflation, and economic recovery.
“I’m hereby calling for the death penalty for any migrant that kills an American citizen or a law enforcement officer,” Trump declared, addressing the ongoing immigration challenges. He continued, “I will rescue every city and town that has been invaded and conquered, and we will put these vicious and bloodthirsty criminals in jail, going to kick them the hell out of our country as fast as possible.”
The rally, which sold out within hours of its announcement, showcased Trump’s determination to secure the border and reduce consumer costs.
He criticized Vice President Kamala Harris, stating, “Over the past four years, Kamala Harris has orchestrated the most egregious betrayal that any leader in American history has ever inflicted upon our people.”
In addition to Trump’s remarks, the event featured speeches from several notable figures, including former First Lady Melania Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, pro-wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, tech billionaire Elon Musk, former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Senator JD Vance, and TV personality Dr. Phil McGraw.
Melania Trump set the tone with an inspiring message about American greatness before introducing her husband to the roaring crowd.
Elon Musk, sporting his signature all-black MAGA hat, vowed to cut government spending and expressed his support for Trump’s economic plans.
“If Trump secures the election, I will be honored to serve as Secretary of Cost-Cutting,” Musk announced, signaling potential collaborations within the administration.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took the stage to criticize the Democratic Party, labeling it as the “party of war” and accusing it of dividing Americans.
“The Democratic Party is the party of the CIA… It’s the party that wants to divide Americans,” Kennedy stated, aligning himself with Trump’s vision for a unified Republican front.
Throughout the evening, Trump outlined his plans to tackle inflation and make America more affordable.
“I will terminate the ‘green new scam’ and cut your energy prices in half within one year from January 20th,” he promised, addressing concerns about rising living costs.
The rally also highlighted the Republican Party’s broadened coalition.
“Jews and Muslims and Catholics and evangelicals and Mormons are all joining our cause in large numbers, larger than anyone has ever seen in this country before,” Trump proclaimed, showcasing the party’s inclusive strategy.
Local Representative Elise Stefanik expressed her optimism about the rally’s success.
“This is going to be an iconic, historic day,” she told Fox News Digital. “These tickets sold out in less than three hours. It shows the enthusiasm and momentum as we are in this closing chapter of an unbelievable campaign.”
Supporters outside Madison Square Garden expressed their positive sentiments.
Alexa Brink, a Westchester native, shared her excitement, saying, “All day long; let’s go Trump!”
Another attendee, Anas Shuaib, a Muslim American, stated, “When Trump becomes president, there’s going to be peace, prosperity, and America first … no one else first.”
As the night concluded, Trump assured his audience of a monumental victory in the upcoming election.
“We’re going to have the biggest victory in the history of our country on November 5,” he declared, reinforcing his promise to “Make America Great Again.”
Featuring a varied lineup of speakers and a significant crowd, Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden demonstrated his enduring impact within the Republican Party and the solid backing he has from American conservatives.