Trump to Host High-Profile Rally at Madison Square Garden in Final Campaign Push

In the final week of his 2024 presidential campaign, former President Donald Trump is set to hold a significant rally at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sunday. This event marks a long-sought campaign milestone for Trump, who has often expressed his desire to host a rally in the state where he has faced numerous legal challenges, including criminal and civil trials.

The rally will feature a diverse lineup of speakers and performers, including Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance, as well as prominent figures such as Speaker Mike Johnson, Elon Musk, Rudy Giuliani, and former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Other notable attendees will include Rep. Elise Stefanik, Rep. Byron Donalds, Tulsi Gabbard, and several members of the Trump family, including Lara Trump, Eric Trump, and Donald Trump Jr..

The event is part of Trump’s strategy to capture a broad national audience, particularly in the final stretch of his campaign. By choosing a venue like Madison Square Garden, which is located in a non-battleground state but has significant media presence, Trump aims to amplify his message. This approach follows his recent visit to Texas, where he highlighted immigration issues, creating a contrast with Vice President Kamala Harris‘s focus on abortion rights in the same state.

Madison Square Garden has a rich history of hosting political events, dating back to the 1800s. It has been the site of both Democratic and Republican National Conventions and has hosted notable figures such as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Marilyn Monroe. However, the venue also has a controversial past, having hosted pro-Nazi and Communist Party rallies in 1939.

The rally is expected to draw significant attention and may also face protests. Some groups, including military veterans, have announced plans to protest the event, citing historical parallels with past rallies at the venue and their opposition to Trump’s policies.

Doors for the rally will open at 12 p.m., with the program scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. The event is anticipated to be a celebratory closing argument for Trump’s campaign, marking the end of his active campaigning phase before the election).