Minnesota’s Turning Red As Thousands Line Up Waiting for Trump Rally Hours Before Start Time
The last time Minnesota voted for a Republican presidential candidate was in 1972, when incumbent President Richard Nixon triumphed over George McGovern.
“I think we can win Minnesota,” Trump told news reporters as he was leaving the White House on his way to Minneapolis. “I think we can win. It’s been a long time since a Republican won.”
Trump gave a little credit to Rep. Ilhan Omar for helping him gain popularity in her district. “I think Omar is helping us win Minnesota and other places,” said Trump of the freshman congresswoman.
“We have a 20,000-seat auditorium. We have, essentially, Madison Square Garden. It’s sold out,” the President said. “Over 80,000 people requested tickets. It’ll be totally sold out. I don’t know who’s going, but it will be totally sold out. They have a line now that’s many blocks long. It’s amazing.”
President Trump arrived at the Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport on Thursday evening. But the crowd began to gather hours before the Trump rally at the Target Center. Some lined up on the streets while others lined up in the Skyway as the rain fell on and off.
President Trump posted a video of his screaming supporters and wrote, “WOW, THANK YOU Minneapolis, Minnesota — on my way! #KAG2020”
WOW, THANK YOU Minneapolis, Minnesota — on my way! #KAG2020 pic.twitter.com/Czl6GbCCxN
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 10, 2019
Check out the crowd filling up the Target Center two hours before rally time!
Don’t let the #fakenews tell you that no one is here at the #MinneapolisTrumpRally. We’re filling up the house with two hours to go. #maga #WomenForTrump #MinnesotaForTrump #MinnesotaTrumpRally #WeAreMpls #smallfrey pic.twitter.com/GwIGQpiGtR
— Rachael Anderson (@Rachael29110494) October 10, 2019
The people of Minneapolis are saying they want 4 more years!
This is EPIC!! Look at the crowd at tonight’s #TrumpRally #MinnesotaForTrump
— 🇺🇸BonnieBrownEyedGirl🇵🇱 (@TXBonnieJean) October 10, 2019
This is absolutely beautiful #4MoreYears pic.twitter.com/ZYGkD7X218
Minneapolis is pumped for POTUS!
#Minneapolis #Minnesota is pumped up for @POTUS #Trump!🇺🇸#MAGA🇺🇸#FlipMinnesota🇺🇸#TrumpMinneapolis🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/x5Chxo7bpl
— DrConservaMom🇺🇸🐸🌐 (@ConservaMomUSA) October 10, 2019
Some Trump supporters sported personalized t-shirts. “Is that true? Or did you hear it on CNN”
#MAGAsota TRUMP 2020 #KAG2020 #MinnesotaForTrump
— ⚡️Peni Basse ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (@pmbasse) October 10, 2019
Minnesota Trump MAGA Rally! Turning Minnesota RED!! https://t.co/6nWU4sAH4Q
Even Mayor Frey’s antics couldn’t keep Trump supporters away from Thursday night’s Trump rally!
This has made Jacob Frey cry 6 times already 😭😭😭#TrumpMinneapolis #MAGA #KAG #WWG1WGA #Trump2020LandslideVictory #LiberalTears pic.twitter.com/llLQ9ocVSo
— I am a Tarheel (@ForIAmKing78) October 10, 2019
The people of Minnesota support their President @realDonaldTrump, not their partisan mayor who tried to shut down their voice! ⬇️
— Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) October 10, 2019
Video via @AbateMedia pic.twitter.com/gdOg6ZRAxq