Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attends a town hall meeting moderated by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan, on September 17, 2024. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP)
The supporters of Donald Trump have gathered at the Palm Beach County Convention Centre in Florida, eager for a potential victory celebration as the former president secured pivotal wins in his bid to reclaim the White House.
Trump gear mingled in the crowd as many wore the signature red “Make America Great Again” caps and a notable figure among the attendees was Rocco Talarico, 68, donning a leather vest labelled “Born to Ride” and “Donald Trump.”
The sentiment among Trump supporters was optimistic, with many, like Moses Abraham, 22, expressing a strong belief that Trump’s win was inevitable and would usher in positive change.
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The mood echoed Trump’s 2016 campaign, with attendee Jo Ann Poly Calvo voicing a sense of deja vu and confidence that Trump was the “perfect fit for America.”
With Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris neck-and-neck in polls, the Florida gathering held in the state that has become Trump’s stronghold and home at Mar-a-Lago served as both a rallying point and a chance for supporters to share hopes and concerns about the direction of the country.
Some attendees, including Mike McCormack, 50, expressed distrust in the election process, referencing Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of election interference.
As results trickled in, attendees at the Palm Beach venue anticipated Trump’s arrival, hoping to celebrate what could be a historic comeback against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.
The night underscored the devotion of Trump’s base, with many rallying behind his calls for stronger borders, economic stability, and a change in leadership direction.