Former President Donald Trump took the stage at Madison Square Garden just after 7 p.m. Eastern Time, following a star-studded lineup of guest speakers and an introduction from Melania.
Before the former First Lady took the stage to introduce her husband for one of his final campaign rallies, the sold-out crowd heard from more than two-dozen speakers, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tucker Carlson, Dr. Phil and Elon Musk. Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan also made a surprise appearance and received what was far and away the loudest reception ahead of the former president’s arrival.
After receiving a warm reception herself, Melania told the crowd that it was her pleasure to announce, “Our next commander-in-chief, my husband, President Donald J. Trump.” The former president then walked through the crowd while making his entrance to Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless The USA.”
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Once onstage for his third New York rally in less than six months, Trump told the crowd that he was honored to be, “back in the city I love.” He then posed a simple question, “are you better off now than you were four ago,” to which the crowd replied with a