October 20th 2024.
Donald Trump was in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the birthplace of the legendary golfer Arnold Palmer, who passed away in 2016. It's not uncommon for politicians to pay homage to Palmer in his hometown, but Trump took it to a whole new level. He spent the first 12 minutes of his rally recounting stories about Palmer and even joked about his "genitalia."
Trump's senior adviser, Jason Miller, had mentioned earlier that Trump would use this rally to preview his closing argument against Vice President Kamala Harris. However, Trump seemed to get sidetracked by his admiration for Palmer and didn't really offer any new insights into the race or why he should be re-elected. Instead, he boasted about his accomplishments during his first term, particularly his tax policies and strengthening the military.
Of course, Trump couldn't resist taking a jab at Harris, calling her "crazy" and using profanity to criticize her. He urged the crowd to tell Harris that they've had enough of her and that she's the "worst" vice president. He also took a shot at her previous stance on hydraulic fracking, which is an important issue in Pennsylvania.
Trump also invited members of a local steelworkers union on stage, as they had endorsed him. He even donned a construction hat with his name on it, further solidifying his image as a man of the people. He also mentioned receiving a call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who praised Trump for his handling of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Amidst all this, Trump couldn't help but mention the increased security around him, following two assassination attempts. He joked about having more "machine guns" around him and how the security team looked like they were "central casting." And, in true Trump fashion, he tied it back to Arnold Palmer, saying that the security team looked just like him.
Overall, Trump's rally in Latrobe was a mix of his usual campaign talking points and his admiration for Palmer. While he may not have offered much in the way of a "closing argument," it was clear that he was enjoying himself and the support of his raucous crowd.
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