First group of people lining up outside the Amway Center https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9XMTzLX4AIc_q2.jpg
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.jpg
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
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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.jpg
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
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
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
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
Apparently the “Trump tailgate” is called “45 fest” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9Xjv3uXkAAFlSi.jpg
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
Other protestors proudly hold their signs up ready to take on any rain or other challenges ahead. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9Xm96hXsAA3caK.jpg
“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
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.jpg
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
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
Brevard Democrats have arrived in Orlando. @Florida_Today https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9X1CRaWsAELPhS.jpg
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
Seats are filling up! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9YDYvNWwAM3o2P.jpg
The @realDonaldTrump rally is underway with a prayer led by Pastor Paula Wright. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9YFzRYWwAETiRK.jpg
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