President Trump rally in Orlando
President Donald Trump's reelection kick-off rally will be Tuesday in Orlando at the Amway center arena.
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First group of people lining up outside the Amway Center https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XMTzLX4AIc_q2.jpg
by Bailey Gallion via twitter 6/18/2019 5:59:40 PM -
This was the scene a little while ago outside @AmwayCenter . The rains have since eased significantly. Workers are not entering the arena to service the crowd of 20,000 expected. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XQPI6XUAIg8S3.jpg
by Dave Berman via twitter 6/18/2019 6:16:47 PM -
Group of people in Hispanics For Trump shirts chant, “four more years!”by Bailey Gallion via twitter 6/18/2019 6:23:01 PM
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Judy Pelon, 73, lifelong GOP voter - “People that come here are not dedicated to Trump but to his promises. We think he will continue” “it’s not the man it’s not the promises” it’s her third rally. The rain and potential of a large crowd may have kept some people home, she notes. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XR0CjXsAEiK0_.jpg
by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 6:23:47 PM -
The rain may have put a damper on enthusiasm. Usually by this time it would be far more packed she said. She arrived at 11 am with a group of friends and neighbors. I spoke to them in the elderly and disabled section. She had called me at @Florida_Today to ask about ADA access. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XR168XYAAf1D2.jpg
by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 6:23:50 PM -
Maybe not the crowd they were expecting? Doors not yet open and the overflow area isn’t full. Line outside just a block or so. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XSgQWWsAQn9LB.jpg
by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 6:26:41 PM -
standing here at the VIP gate with the #brevard contingent, or at least some of them. #trump #trump2020 #brevardcounty #spacecoast https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XUGmGXkAA021P.jpg
by Craig Bailey via twitter 6/18/2019 6:33:38 PM -
One member of logistics staff at Amway said to me “so far, so good” though noted that rain may have depressed turnout.by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 6:36:07 PM
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Done with the line and the weather, one man seems to have called it quits? #Trump rally 2020. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XVSzzWkAAJiCi.jpg
by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 6:38:59 PM -
People take shelter from a brief thunderstorm, but few get out of line to seek shelter. Umbrellas and ponchos everywhere https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XVxL5XkAAhuFw.jpg
by Craig Bailey via twitter 6/18/2019 6:41:06 PM -
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“I want people to benefit from it financially, doing it the right way
It’s unfair to legal immigrants from Cuba,Venezuela” he says, adding “I like rules and guidelines” before comparing the long lines and discomfort of getting into the Amway Center to the immigration process.by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 7:00:53 PM -
Some younger supporters, Pete Kovanda, 29 (L) from Daytona and Orlando and Michael Mason, 28 (r) from Orlando say their number one issues are immigration and the economy respectively.
”Immigration one hundred percent that’s really what got my vote.” Pete says. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XaVHVW4AEdJt0.jpgby Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 7:00:55 PM -
Pete chimes in “It depends what state you are living in. A state like Florida has no income tax. The only time there has been an increase in wages in 20 years is through Trump’s tax cuts.”
“Trump is brash and in ur face but at least you know he’s about to deliver on that”by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 7:00:55 PM -
Michael supports Trump due to what he sees as a more balanced economy with better jobs. That and the trade disputes. “Especially the trade war with China because they will be our number one economic competitor.”by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 7:00:55 PM
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Crowds are trickling into the center. Not many people left outside. Seems like perhaps everyone will get in? Amway fits 20.000, campaign says upwards of 70.000 signed up to attend. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XdPMmXYAA_kgK.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XdPMlXYAIuCaC.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XdPMqX4AAFe4L.jpg
by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 7:13:45 PM -
Crowds are trickling into the center. Not many people left outside. Seems like perhaps everyone will get in? Amway fits 20.000, campaign says upwards of 70.000 signed up to attend. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XdPMmXYAA_kgK.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XdPMlXYAIuCaC.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XdPMqX4AAFe4L.jpg
by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 7:13:46 PM -
Crowds are trickling into the center. Not many people left outside. Seems like perhaps everyone will get in? Amway fits 20.000, campaign says upwards of 70.000 signed up to attend. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XdPMmXYAA_kgK.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XdPMlXYAIuCaC.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XdPMqX4AAFe4L.jpg
by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 7:13:48 PM -
Robin Heagy and Ashley Routh are proud Democrat’s bussing from Viera to Orlando for protests at Stonewall Bar.
“We are here to spread positivity, the political arena is too negative right now and there needs to be a change,” said Heagy. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XdtMsWsAAdG-P.jpgby Olivia McKelvey via twitter 6/18/2019 7:15:53 PM -
Brevard County Democrat’s on their way to protest Trump’s campaign kick off in Orlando today. All 56 seats are expected to be full! @Florida_Today https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9Xer4nWsAI8gg0.jpg
by Olivia McKelvey via twitter 6/18/2019 7:20:08 PM -
First look inside @AmwayCenter as the crowd starts to fill in for tonight’s Trump rally. @Florida_Today #trump2020 #PresidentTrump #MAGA https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XfqEpXoAIvhIe.jpg
by Craig Bailey via twitter 6/18/2019 7:24:07 PM -
“We can’t have the socialists get in here” Bonnie says, “You can only rob Peter to pay Paul for so long”. Both say many “illegals” in their hometown stealing jobs of others.by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 7:36:14 PM
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Bonnie and Matteo Mallo from Sanford, married for 35 years. He’s a lifetime GOP. She was raised liberal but was a longtime non-voter. She says Trump was the first Republican presidential candidate she’s voted for. Both cite immigration and the economy as number one issues. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XiYrzXkAAg7vP.jpg
by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 7:36:21 PM -
Donna Morris and Bob Grumbles are front row riders on the Democrat bus. “We’re all in favor of an anti-Trump rally and anytime we have the opportunity to say not in Florida Mr. President we take advantage of it,” said Morris. @Florida_Today https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9Xi1q4XUAEk5kT.jpg
by Olivia McKelvey via twitter 6/18/2019 7:38:05 PM -
Apparently the “Trump tailgate” is called “45 fest” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9Xjv3uXkAAFlSi.jpg
by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 7:42:10 PM -
It’s like a morning show on the jumbo tron, with women in senior leadership of trump campaign talking about how women love Trump, including Latina women and Black women. @kayleighmcenany says she saw a “tent full of women” outside Amway last night. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XmP9dXYAIBHvE.jpg
by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 7:53:04 PM -
“Women care about economics” -@kayleighmcenanyby Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 7:53:30 PM
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Other protestors proudly hold their signs up ready to take on any rain or other challenges ahead. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9Xm96hXsAA3caK.jpg
by Olivia McKelvey via twitter 6/18/2019 7:56:14 PM -
Trump campaign spokesperson @kayleighmcenany just claimed that there’s lots of new Trump voters at Orlando rally. Ppl who didn’t vote for him before but will in 2020. I have yet to meet one, but will keep my ears open.by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 7:58:10 PM
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“We were born excited because we were born Democrat’s and it’s my choice to use my voice,” said Seeta Begui, nurse and radio talk show host. @Florida_Today https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XoKXxXsAEGgVp.jpg
by Olivia McKelvey via twitter 6/18/2019 8:01:21 PM -
Stacey Patel, chair of Brevard Democratic Party, gets a bus load of @BrevardDems excited and riveted to attend protests in Orlando. @Florida_Todayby Olivia McKelvey via twitter 6/18/2019 8:05:58 PM
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Five members of Brevard Young Democrats are traveling to Orlando to protest Trump.
“Trump needs to listen to the voices of America. He needs to be a president for the people not a president for himself,” said Deja Robinson, recent Titusville high graduate. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XroyNXsAUwhWH.jpgby Olivia McKelvey via twitter 6/18/2019 8:16:24 PM -
Found one. Voted for Clinton in 2016 because of abortion. “I thought trump was for abortion until birth.” Now will vote for Trump. “I want the wall real bad” - immigration and abortion are issues 1 and 2 for Anne Hurst, 46, for Sebring, FL https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9Xs9TWW4AIa40S.jpg
by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 8:22:20 PM -
The crowd of spectators is starting to fill in the seats for @realDonaldTrump rally at @AmwayArena in #Orlando . There is a Red Sea of Make America Great Again baseball caps in the stands. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9Xx07kXYAAXu3H.jpg
by Dave Berman via twitter 6/18/2019 8:45:03 PM -
Stacey Patel discuses her compassion and determination involved in getting to Orlando to “say no to Trump.” @Florida_Todayby Olivia McKelvey via twitter 6/18/2019 8:48:36 PM
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Brevard Democrats have arrived in Orlando. @Florida_Today https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9X1CRaWsAELPhS.jpg
by Olivia McKelvey via twitter 6/18/2019 8:57:40 PM -
Interesting song play list playing as a prelude to the @realDonaldTrump rally at @AmwayCenter in #Orlando . Including selections by Queen and the Village People.by Dave Berman via twitter 6/18/2019 9:17:00 PM
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I came in not through the media entry but with the general admission. A lot of stares, especially because with my @Florida_Today t shirt and hat I’m in blue, contrasting the red of the crowd. Most people qualify their anger at the media as directed to big TV networks.by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 9:22:59 PM
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Video of @realDonaldTrump boarding Air Force One en route for his speech in Orlando.by Dave Berman via twitter 6/18/2019 9:43:27 PM
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Here is the view of tonight’s Trump rally from the risers. Lots of media here tonight. Lots. That’s why you get here early. @Florida_Today #TrumpOrlandoRally #trump2020 #Election2020 electric https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9YC5l5X4AAMXTB.jpg
by Craig Bailey via twitter 6/18/2019 9:58:39 PM -
Seats are filling up! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9YDYvNWwAM3o2P.jpg
by Bailey Gallion via twitter 6/18/2019 10:00:50 PM -
Pastor Paula White is starting the rally with a prayer: "I believe in the power of unity. ... I give you thanks for the great United States. I give you thanks for our president."by Bailey Gallion via twitter 6/18/2019 10:08:42 PM
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Religion a major theme for what guides voters to support the president.by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon via twitter 6/18/2019 10:09:50 PM
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The @realDonaldTrump rally is underway with a prayer led by Pastor Paula Wright. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9YFzRYWwAETiRK.jpg
by Dave Berman via twitter 6/18/2019 10:10:49 PM -
Vice President Pence waves to the crowd after his one-on-one interview with @news6wkmg @Florida_Today #trump #trump2020 #election https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9YFtgiXkAo9HMs.jpg
by Craig Bailey via twitter 6/18/2019 10:10:54 PM