The Trump brigade was out in full force with a host of pro-Trump speakers taking the stage including Vivek Ramaswamy , whose name wasn’t in the initial list of speakers. Ramaswamy, channelled his inner Martin Luther King Jr at the event saying they wanted an America where one was judged by the ‘content of their character’ picking up a line directly from MLK Jr’s iconic ‘I have a dream speech’.
He said: “To gay Americans: you’re free to marry who you want (if you want), without the government standing in your way. But that doesn’t mean men should compete with women in sports. To black Americans: the media has tried to convince you for decades that Republicans don’t care about your communities. We want for you what we want for every American: safe neighbourhoods, clean streets, good jobs, a better life for your children, and a justice system that treats everyone equally – regardless of your skin colour or your political beliefs.”
On immigration, Ramaswamy said: “To every *legal* immigrant: you’re like my parents. You deserve the opportunity to secure a better life for your children in America. But our message illegal immigrants is also this: we will return you to your country of origin, not because you’re all bad people, but because you broke the law. To Gen Z: you’re going to be the generation that actually saves our country. You want to stand up to the man? Try calling yourself a conservative. Say you want to get married, have kids, & teach them to pledge allegiance to our country.”
Donald Trump ’s rally at Madison Square Garden on the penultimate Sunday before the election was a forceful expression of resentment towards a political and legal system he claims unjustly targeted him, fuelling the divisive energy that propels the MAGA movement . The event quickly descended into crude commentary, with a comic opener ridiculing Puerto Rico as a “floating island of rubbish” and disparaging various minority groups, including Hispanics, Jews, and Palestinians, alongside offensive references to Black people.
Speakers continued with inflammatory rhetoric, including one who made distasteful comments about Vice President Kamala Harris , while another branded her as “the Antichrist.” Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson mocked Harris’ heritage, insinuating she was a “Samoan-Malaysian,” combining ethnic stereotypes with insults. By the time Trump took to the stage, what was marketed as the campaign’s final message had become a chaotic display of grievances, misogyny, and racial insensitivity.
A host of familiar right-wing figures were present, including Senator JD Vance, Vivek Ramaswamy, and members of the Trump family, lending the atmosphere an air of a Republican reunion with an extra edge of hostility. Trump, recently vocal about what he describes as “the enemy within,” once again stoked his supporters’ concerns, vowing retribution if he secures victory. He threatened a series of punitive measures, including potential prosecutions of individuals deemed complicit in electoral malpractice and the removal of Special Counsel Jack Smith from the country.
With a packed crowd cheering, Trump described election day as a “liberation day” from what he characterised as an “occupation” by migrants. Meanwhile, Harris’ campaign capitalised on the rally’s theatrics, with notable Republicans and Puerto Rican celebrities denouncing the event’s offensive undertones. Despite the controversy, Trump’s history of making inflammatory statements has often failed to dampen his political support, a trend seemingly unchanged.
Although he took the stage nearly two hours later than planned, Trump revelled in performing at Madison Square Garden. Despite the diminishing crowd during his 78-minute address, Trump enjoyed the platform, at one point revisiting his trademark line from The Apprentice, declaring, “Kamala, you’re fired!”
The rally showcased the unique, if often controversial, energy that the MAGA movement has infused into the Republican Party since Trump’s initial rise. Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., dubbed him a “badass,” while Elon Musk appeared with video footage of his SpaceX rocket, emphasising his financial backing for Trump’s campaign. Trump’s adviser, Stephen Miller, spoke in nationalist terms, declaring that only Trump would prioritise “Americans only.”
Adding to the spectacle, Melania Trump made a rare appearance, joining her husband onstage after introducing him, with the crowd rallying to the sounds of Y.M.C.A. A right-wing activist celebrated the event as a testament to the MAGA movement’s arrival in “the world’s most famous arena,” highlighting the symbolic significance of the rally’s location in a traditionally liberal city.
Trump’s long-time confidante, Rudy Giuliani, returned to the limelight, making sweeping remarks about Palestinians while expressing staunch support for Israel. Reflecting on Trump’s choice of venue, he remarked that New York City was an unlikely place for a Republican rally, but precisely for that reason, Trump had chosen it.
As Trump took centre stage, a message on the scoreboard read, “Trump will fix it,” underscoring his campaign’s commitment to reversing the perceived failings of the current administration. The crowd’s enthusiastic response to Trump’s question, “Are you better off now than you were four years ago?” suggested that his narrative, however controversial, continues to resonate with a loyal base.
He said: “To gay Americans: you’re free to marry who you want (if you want), without the government standing in your way. But that doesn’t mean men should compete with women in sports. To black Americans: the media has tried to convince you for decades that Republicans don’t care about your communities. We want for you what we want for every American: safe neighbourhoods, clean streets, good jobs, a better life for your children, and a justice system that treats everyone equally – regardless of your skin colour or your political beliefs.”
On immigration, Ramaswamy said: “To every *legal* immigrant: you’re like my parents. You deserve the opportunity to secure a better life for your children in America. But our message illegal immigrants is also this: we will return you to your country of origin, not because you’re all bad people, but because you broke the law. To Gen Z: you’re going to be the generation that actually saves our country. You want to stand up to the man? Try calling yourself a conservative. Say you want to get married, have kids, & teach them to pledge allegiance to our country.”
Donald Trump ’s rally at Madison Square Garden on the penultimate Sunday before the election was a forceful expression of resentment towards a political and legal system he claims unjustly targeted him, fuelling the divisive energy that propels the MAGA movement . The event quickly descended into crude commentary, with a comic opener ridiculing Puerto Rico as a “floating island of rubbish” and disparaging various minority groups, including Hispanics, Jews, and Palestinians, alongside offensive references to Black people.
Speakers continued with inflammatory rhetoric, including one who made distasteful comments about Vice President Kamala Harris , while another branded her as “the Antichrist.” Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson mocked Harris’ heritage, insinuating she was a “Samoan-Malaysian,” combining ethnic stereotypes with insults. By the time Trump took to the stage, what was marketed as the campaign’s final message had become a chaotic display of grievances, misogyny, and racial insensitivity.
A host of familiar right-wing figures were present, including Senator JD Vance, Vivek Ramaswamy, and members of the Trump family, lending the atmosphere an air of a Republican reunion with an extra edge of hostility. Trump, recently vocal about what he describes as “the enemy within,” once again stoked his supporters’ concerns, vowing retribution if he secures victory. He threatened a series of punitive measures, including potential prosecutions of individuals deemed complicit in electoral malpractice and the removal of Special Counsel Jack Smith from the country.
With a packed crowd cheering, Trump described election day as a “liberation day” from what he characterised as an “occupation” by migrants. Meanwhile, Harris’ campaign capitalised on the rally’s theatrics, with notable Republicans and Puerto Rican celebrities denouncing the event’s offensive undertones. Despite the controversy, Trump’s history of making inflammatory statements has often failed to dampen his political support, a trend seemingly unchanged.
Although he took the stage nearly two hours later than planned, Trump revelled in performing at Madison Square Garden. Despite the diminishing crowd during his 78-minute address, Trump enjoyed the platform, at one point revisiting his trademark line from The Apprentice, declaring, “Kamala, you’re fired!”
The rally showcased the unique, if often controversial, energy that the MAGA movement has infused into the Republican Party since Trump’s initial rise. Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., dubbed him a “badass,” while Elon Musk appeared with video footage of his SpaceX rocket, emphasising his financial backing for Trump’s campaign. Trump’s adviser, Stephen Miller, spoke in nationalist terms, declaring that only Trump would prioritise “Americans only.”
Adding to the spectacle, Melania Trump made a rare appearance, joining her husband onstage after introducing him, with the crowd rallying to the sounds of Y.M.C.A. A right-wing activist celebrated the event as a testament to the MAGA movement’s arrival in “the world’s most famous arena,” highlighting the symbolic significance of the rally’s location in a traditionally liberal city.
Trump’s long-time confidante, Rudy Giuliani, returned to the limelight, making sweeping remarks about Palestinians while expressing staunch support for Israel. Reflecting on Trump’s choice of venue, he remarked that New York City was an unlikely place for a Republican rally, but precisely for that reason, Trump had chosen it.
As Trump took centre stage, a message on the scoreboard read, “Trump will fix it,” underscoring his campaign’s commitment to reversing the perceived failings of the current administration. The crowd’s enthusiastic response to Trump’s question, “Are you better off now than you were four years ago?” suggested that his narrative, however controversial, continues to resonate with a loyal base.
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