Tens of thousands of people were turned away as the arena reached capacity, with scores of Trump supporters spilling into nearby bars to watch the rally.
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The rally featured multiple celebrity appearances including Hulk Hogan, Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Tucker Carlson. Former first lady Melania Trump introduced her husband to the roaring crowd.
Trump gave NYC Mayor Eric Adams a shout out and claimed he got indicted for criticizing Biden’s handling of the migrant crisis.
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Donald Trump supporters poured out of Madison Square Garden on Sunday night, raving about the “star-studded” guest lineup and the former president’s candor.
“It was such a statement to hold this major event in such a liberal city, and for it to be so packed – this guy has balls. This is my president. After tonight I have no doubt he’s going to win,” said Judah Klein, 27, of Midwood, Brooklyn.
“I think that he energized New York, and when you come to Madison Square Garden, and not only is it full but there’s tens of thousands of people outside that can’t even get into the arena and thousands of people lining the streets, I think it bodes very well for the election,” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman added.
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Around 20,000 MAGA fans attended the sold-out rally and up to 20,000 more rallied outside.
“He says he’s going to bring America back on track and I believe him. The last four years have been absolutely miserable for this country, and he gave me confidence tonight that we have a leader,” said Eduard Pantoja, 49, of Staten Island.
Doors opened at MSG just before noon and the rally began around 2:30 p.m. It didn't end until about 8:30 p.m. -- making it a long day for many MAGA faithful.
Some had stood in line beginning as early as Friday morning for the chance to see Trump.
Donald Trump concluded his speech to Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York."
He basked in the crowd alongside Melania and sang along to the final lyrics of the song.
Another Trump staple "YMCA" was sung as he and the former first lady exited the stage.
Trump boasted of receiving high levels of Muslim support in Michigan — and claimed he saw a CNN reporter "almost choke" reporting the news.
"Did anybody see what took place, I was with the Muslims yesterday in Michigan," Trump said.
"When the polls first came out [Democrats] had 100%, I had zero [Muslim support.] And yesterday, I watched this anchor on CNN almost choke," the former president claimed.
"Something is happening ... a poll just came out ... Trump is at 59 [percent support], Kamala is at 8 [percent support] with the Muslim population."
Trump went on to say that Muslims "just want to have peace," and that they are joining his cause along with Jews and Catholics.
"The Republican party has become the party of inclusion, and there's something very nice about that."'
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