STREET. CLOUD – Former President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator J. D. Vance, Republican candidates for president and vice president, respectively, visited St. Cloud on Saturday, July 27 at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center at St. Cloud State University.
Here is the St. Cloud LIVE policy for the entire city and the rally. Reporting via Trent Abrego, Lauren Breunig, Maya Geving and J. J. Perry.
Thousands of people expected to greet former President Donald Trump with a standing ovation long before he stepped up to the level in front of a sign that read, “Minnesota is Trump Country,” at 7:33 p. m.
Trump smiled as the crowd pumped their fists and chanted “USA, USA, USA. “
“We want to call on Democrats, Republicans, libertarians – everyone – to respect the call of the United States. “
By Lauren Breunig
STREET. CLOUD – During his speech Saturday night, Republican vice presidential candidate J. D. Vance wasted no time in attacking President Joe Biden, calling him one of the worst presidents in United States history. The crowd in St. Cloud responded by chanting, “United States!UNITED STATES!”
Trump showed he was better up to the task than Biden in the June debate, Vance said. Vance claimed that the media covered up Biden’s incompetence for approximately four years.
“We were told Joe Biden was Abraham Lincoln, and now they say Kamala Harris is Martin Luther King Jr. ,” Vance said. “She’s a member of her crazy friends’ map of San Francisco. United States will no longer be fooled by the lies of the media. “”.
He went on to claim that Harris is to blame for the worst border crisis in the country’s history, referencing the vice president’s time as border czar. Vance went on to claim that Harris voluntarily let 10 million undocumented people into the country.
Everything would be replaced if Trump were elected, Vance said.
“I have a very undeniable message for the millions of illegal extraterrestrial beings in this country: if you are here, start packing your bags now because Donald J. Trump will be the next president,” Vance said.
In addition, Trump would complete the border wall, he said.
He also said Harris was looking for more criminals on the streets, referencing a false claim that Harris donated protesters’ bail budget for the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests that erupted across the country after the killing of George Floyd.
“Other Americans will never elect a crackpot liberal from San Francisco like Kamala Harris,” Vance said.
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Stay tuned to St. Cloud LIVE tonight for updates.
Former President Donald Trump landed at Saint-Cloud Regional Airport.
Republican presidential candidate Trump is expected to arrive at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in a motorcade.
Trump’s running mate, Ohio Sen. J. D. Vance, has been right up there with Herb Brooks lately.
Stay tuned to St. Cloud LIVE tonight for updates.
U. S. District 6 Rep. Tom Emmer spoke in front of Trump and Vance, saying the July 13 assassination attempt had only strengthened the Republican Party. He was greeted with applause when he called for Minnesota to be redlisted for the first time in nearly a century.
He then addressed his to Vice President Kamala Harris.
“It’s no secret that the Biden/Harris administration has wreaked havoc on our wonderful state,” Emmer said. “Now that Harris is the nominee, she only represents his failed policies, represents his general acceptance of his party. “
Emmer trotted out a rumor that Harris might pick Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential nominee, calling the potential move a mistake.
Walz will turn the Minnesota Harris home into California, Emmer said.
“Walz is an empty suit who is not allowed near the White House,” Emmer said. “There is only one solution for Walz to worry about in the Harris administration: elect J. D. Vance and Donald Trump in November. »
The Trump Jet (Tracking) account posted that J. D. Vance (N917XA) had landed at St. John’s Regional Airport. Cloud around 12:45 p. m.
The airport’s parking lot and surrounding streets were closed the day before by police.
A steady stream of attendees filtered through.
Many wear the red “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN” baseball caps that Trump is known for. Others wear the American flag or a Trump flag around their shoulders as a cape. Even more so, use some of the products they purchased while waiting in line. Overall, the crowd took on a patriotic tone as the colors red, white and blue stood out in the stands.
A guy dressed like Uncle Sam, with white hair on his face.
Volunteers can be recognized in the field through their uniforms of red hats, white shirts and khaki pants. They stand at the entrances and other people find a seat or receive wristbands if necessary.
Applause spread through the crowd as attendees spotted Royce White, Republican candidate for United States Senate, near the stage. Sporadic applause and whistles erupted as he made his way to his seat.
White is opposed by Sen. Amy Klouchar, D-Minn. , who has held the office since 2007.
— Herb Brooks National Hockey Center Reporter Lauren Breunig
Numerous heat-related incidents have been reported outside the Herb Brooks Center, according to the local police traffic scanner.
The total number of heat-related incidents is unknown lately.
In one case, a player noticed that he was receiving help from St. Louis police on the field. Cloud.
Local rescue personnel carried blocks of ice to other people queuing in the 90-degree heat this afternoon.
— Journalist Trent Abrego
Special visitors, those who paid to sit in a box at the level, began arriving at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. General admission doors opened at 3 p. m.
A murmur of passionate verbal exchange echoes through the structure as other people begin to take their seats. The sound was temporarily mixed with the music, adding songs like “Macho Man” by the Village People and “The Winner Takes It All” by ABBA, playing through the speakers.
The ice rink melted, allowing the Trump campaign to cover the ground with white plastic folding chairs. The center has 6,000 seats but has a capacity for 8,000 people, according to SCSU officials.
Instructors at the facility are lit up in blue with “TRUMP VANCE 2024” in ambitious letters.
Outside the stadium, collection begins a few blocks before the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. Pop-up department stores touting Trump merchandise and parked cars line the streets leading up to the rally.
His supporters can be seen chasing T-shirts emblazoned with the presidential candidate’s face and words such as “Never give up” or “Make United States great again. “
Closer to the hockey rink, a line of at least 3 or 4 more people, forcing other people to stand on the sidewalk near passing cars, surrounds the grassy area in front of downtown. People promoting T-shirts, hats, and other Trump products are passed back and forth.
The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Louis Police Car CloudJohn are clustered near the access points. They are also scattered around the line of other people waiting to enter. Black Secret Service cars are parked near the front of the building.
— Reporter Lauren Breunig of the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center
3 p. m. update:
Local rescue personnel carried blocks of ice to other people queuing in the 90-degree heat this afternoon.
Due to the sweltering heat, some people huddled under umbrellas while others took off their shirts.
Herb Brooks’ doors will open at 3 p. m.
There will be no street parking on Fifth Avenue S today, based on symptoms along the street. The order comes from the Saint-Cloud police department.
Several attendees told St. Cloud LIVE that Trump’s rallies are a social event. This is the case of Gary Beckel, a resident of Minneapolis.
Beckel the St. Cloud rally will be the fifth. Although he hopes that the St. Petersburg rally will be held in the São Paulo. Cloud “is nothing special,” traveled more than 60 miles for a social event.
David Ray, St. Cloud, and his daughter April were there Saturday morning.
The two men gained the heat by sitting under a tree, but they did not queue. David told St. Cloud LIVE that after arriving at 8:30 a. m. M. , worried that they would be too late.
Trump’s rally at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center will seat between 6,000 and 8,000 people.
Vendors were present at Saturday morning’s event promoting everything from Trump clothing and memorabilia to food and water.
This included Quintin Bartell of Qs Treasure Chest. He said his booth promoted Trump-related items that traveled around the country. Recently, he was in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention and in Charlotte, North Carolina, for a rally.
Another vendor said he was from Columbia, South Carolina, and traveled for the event.
Supporters of Royce White, a candidate for United States Senate in Minnesota, were favorable Saturday morning. White ran as a Republican on the race.
Scott Brodeen, a candidate for St. Cloud City Council, was present and showed signs of selling his campaign.
Trump will arrive at St. John. Cloud Regional Airport and walk in a motorcade to the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center.
The city of St. Cloud announced this morning an updated list of road closures ahead of the Trump rally, according to a news release.
Closed crossing
The University Drive South and Ninth Avenue South intersections will remain open. The intersection of University Drive and Kilian Boulevard closed on July 17, officials said.
Lines for Donald Trump’s rally began to wrap around the Herb Brooks Center around 8 a. m. m. , according to the event volunteers.
Tom Popescu of St. Louis Park said he was one of the first in line at 3 p. m. Viernes. Es Popescu’s first rally and he’s not sure what to expect, he told St. John’s Day. Cloud LIVE.
Others in line were jovial, while others expressed fear that they had gotten in line early enough.
Around 9:30 a. m. m. , the crowd began to approach the front of the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. Once other people are in line, they can leave, said a volunteer in St. John’s. Cloud LIVE. There are several bathrooms on site.
The Herb Brooks National Hockey Center seats between 6,000 and 8,000 people.
The National Weather Service reports temperatures will reach 90 degrees later today.
Heat indices are expected to reach 96, according to the agency.
At 8:30 a. m. m. , Trump supporters were already lining the streets near the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center.