Donald Trump has called on President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to return donations from individuals and groups he claims are “antisemites” and “American haters” who are funding protests against Israel.23 T
his demand comes in the wake of recent demonstrations on college campuses, including the University of Pennsylvania, Trump’s alma mater, over the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants.
Former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, in Wildwood, New Jersey, drawing a large crowd estimated at nearly 100,000 people.[1] This marked Trump’s first campaign event in Wildwood since his 2020 re-election bid.
At the rally, Trump addressed various issues, including President Biden’s handling of the border situation, protests on college campuses, and the economy. He promised significant tax cuts across all income levels if elected again.[1] The event allowed Trump to connect with his base while juggling his presidential campaign and the ongoing hush money criminal trial in New York City.[1][2]
Despite New Jersey being a Democratic-leaning state, the campaign chose Wildwood, located in the Republican-friendly Cape May County, where Trump secured over 57% of the vote in 2020.[3] The rally aimed to capitalize on the nearby media market in Philadelphia and attract attendees from the city and its suburbs.[3]
Trump’s history with Wildwood dates back to a January 2020 rally supporting Rep. Jeff Van Drew, who switched from the Democratic to the Republican party during Trump’s first impeachment trial.[3] Van Drew, now spearheading Trump’s New Jersey campaign efforts, was involved in planning the Wildwood event.[3]
While some questioned the decision to hold a rally in a non-battleground state, the campaign viewed it as an opportunity for Trump to connect with his supporters and secure local media coverage.[3] The beachfront setting provided a unique backdrop, with attendees lining up on the boardwalk days in advance.[1][5]
Citations:
[1] https://abc7ny.com/post/donald-trump-wildwood-nj-2024-rally-new-jersey-tickets/14801435/
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev3SbtYepoQ
[3] https://edition.cnn.com/2024/05/11/politics/trump-rally-new-jersey/index.html
[4] https://www.c-span.org/video/
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSgN4qnb034
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