The president -elect and his supporters pointed to the outgoing Biden Management a concentration of victory on the eve of its inauguration, writes Richard Hall in Trump’s Rally in Washington, D. C.
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It was Donald Trump’s first major rally in Washington DC since he instructed thousands of his supporters to storm the Capitol four years ago, and his last before being sworn in for a historic second term as president.
His supporters covered the Capitol in the thousands for his “Victory Rally” on the eve of his moment at the inauguration. Some arrived the day before to set up camp in the freezing cold. In the morning, the line was placed for dozens of blocks around downtown DC.
Trump took to the level as satisfied as he has ever been, on the eve of an political comeback. It was not a speech aimed at unifying the country: if it were to be delivered, it would be tomorrow. It was a birthday party for the MAGA faithful, an opportunity to revel and rejoice in his victory.
“Tomorrow, at noon, the curtain closes on four long years of American decline and we begin a brand-new day of American strength and prosperity, dignity and pride,” he told thousands of his supporters.
“We will end the reign of a failed and corrupt political status quo in Washington,” he continued. “We’re not going to take it anymore. “
Describing his MAGA base as “the largest political motion in history,” the former former and incoming president reiterated the false claim that the 2020 election stole, insisting that this time his victory is “too vital to be manipulated. “
“They tried. They tried, ”he continued, mentioning that he had won the presidential elections for one of the smallest margins in recent history.
Loud cheers broke out as he said, “Until today, Tiktok is back!” – Referring to his intervention to annul the ban on the social network.
“Frankly, we have no choice. We have to save it. A lot of jobs. We don’t want to give our business to China. We don’t want to give our business to other people,” he added.
He promised his followers that they would be “very happy” with his next announcement about his followers imprisoned for assaulting the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
The crowd warmed up through some of its prominent and hardcore top supporters, each of whom set the same tone.
Former Fox News presenter, Megyn Kelly, criticized celebrities who supported the “false” Kamala Harris and promised that only “20 hours before our long national nightmare. ” Stephen Miller, selected through Trump to an attached leader of the staff and one of the main architects of his radical immigration policy, accused the Democrats of seeking “stealing their future” and swore that “justice comes. ” The president of the UFC and a friend of a lifetime, Dana White, punished “the media of the client, the partisan prosecutors and the murderers. ” Kid Rock provided its exclusive form of musical entertainment.
For Trump’s supporters, it was a chance to celebrate his unlikely return. Many tried and failed to get into the event, even after lining up since the morning. Some queued for eight hours only to be turned away from the 20,000 capacity stadium.
Sabrine Finau, a 51 -year -old dental hygienist, arrived from California to celebrate Trump’s victory. Dressed in a poncho and a magic hat for herself by the mud, he explained to The Independent what this victory meant for her.
“It means freedom, freedom for Americans, free speech. It means we’ve got a president in office that’s going to actually uphold the Constitution and protect Americans,” she said.
The weather was terrible, but the moral of the crowd did not lower. Street preachers shouted at the microphones, competing for attention with mosquitoes that juggle with a saxophonist.
“I love these kinds of moments,” said Mike P, a 45-year-old D. C. resident, draped in a Trump flag, as the Gréil bounced on his hat. “It means a lot to be here. This is an opportunity to be with your American colleagues and celebrate this day, just before the inauguration. »»
Asked what he hoped to see from Trump’s second term, he said: “It comes down to ‘the economy, stupid.’ We need less government getting in the way of progress.”
John Sutphin, 67, traveled from Red Bank, New Jersey, for the inauguration. He said he was not deterred when the event was closed to the public because of an expected bitter winter storm.
“I perceive politics and perceive that there are two other parts, and I perceive everything. But the country passed in the right direction,” he said.
“The economy, the wars, the hostages, everything has just been America has been soft, OK, and Mr. Donald Trump, he is willing to change that,” he added.
Did you ever think Trump would return to the White House, after the attack on the Capitol, the judgments, the convictions?
“Look, no politician is one hundred percent, okay?They are all liars and they are all cheaters. But who is for America and who is for our country?Donald Trump is the man,” he responded.
Crowds of other people wearing red hats have invaded the snowy streets as night fell. These non-arena supporters gathered in fully booked corridor bars across the capital, chanting “USA!” USA! “While watching the collection on television.
Trump concluded his speech by promising “the greatest 4 years in American history. “
“We’re going to fight Fight Fight and we’re going to get a win. “
He ended with a physical promise that the next four years would be as weird, if not weirder, than the first four. At his command, the Village People joined him on stage for a rendition of a song that has become a feature at his rallies over the years.
Trump danced his now-famous dance at the YMCA and the crowd broke out.
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