The rally featured a lineup of Trump\u2019s most ardent and high-profile supporters and allies. This ranged from former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani to 2024 GOP primary contender Vivek Ramaswamy. Musk, who Trump plans to appoint to lead a new federal government efficiency commission, pledged to end government waste. He told the audience,\u201cYour money is being wasted, and the department of government efficiency is going to fix that.\u201d Musk\u2019s critique of federal spending sparked some criticism given that several of his ventures, like Tesla and SpaceX, have relied on government contracts and subsidies. Other speakers included Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, TV personality Dr. Phil McGraw and former First Lady, Melania Trump, who rarely takes the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
During his speech, Trump presented his vision for the country should he secure another term and pushed his \u201cAmerica First\u201d and \u201cMAGA\u201d agenda. He vowed to \u201crapidly defeat inflation\u201d and \u201cmake America affordable again.\u201d Trump declared that immigrants have \u201ctaken over Times Square\u201d and that he would implement \u201cthe largest deportation program in American history to get the criminals out\u201d in an attempt to address illegal immigration and restore public safety. Trump expressed, \u201cThis election is a choice between whether we\u2019ll have four more years of gross incompetence and failure, or whether we\u2019ll begin the greatest years in the history of our country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n
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Trump was met with overwhelming support from 20,000 attendees of the sold-out rally and around 20,000 more that rallied outside. CBS News reported that Trump supporters began camping outside of the venue as early as Saturday, eager to secure their seats. Janet Bruno, a resident of Harrison, NY, did not camp outside but shared she arrived at 10 a.m. the day of the event, despite programming beginning at 5 p.m.. Others traveled significant distances – from Chicago or even all the way from Texas as supporter Tony D\u2019Carlo did. One woman shared with CBS News \u201cI just love him, and he\u2019s the best. I want the economy to get better.\u201d A man from Dutchess County, NY, stated, \u201cWe have an influx of migrants, illegal migrants. Our economy is – just go to the grocery store.\u201d Ms. Yvonne Coste, a supporter from Queens, added, \u201cHe presents everything I desire to see happen in our country and in New York.\u201d This strong show of support was countered by a crowd of protesters gathered on the steps of the United States Postal Service Building across the street.
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