Former President Trump is gearing up for a blowout rally in Madison Square Garden Sunday as the Republican nominee makes his “closing argument” to local voters in the 2024 presidential election.
Doors open at noon, with programming expected to begin at 2:30 pm. Trump is not expected to take the stage before 5 p.m. Guests will include Elon Musk, Dana White, Tucker Carlson and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
With Trump having already survived two assassination attempts, road closures and tight security are expected in and around the World’s Most Famous Arena, which has a capacity of nearly 20,000.
Trump has vowed to win New York, a feat not accomplished by a Republican since Ronald Reagan’s blowout victory against Walter Mondale in 1984.
While Trump has made gains with demographic groups across the board, most insiders continue to believe the possibility of an Empire State upset is remote.
“Throughout the campaign cycle, President Trump has used unique backdrops to deliver his winning message to voters — whether it’s a visit with union workers in New York City, a stop at a Harlem Bodega, or a rally in the Bronx.
“To deliver his closing argument, President Trump will pack Madison Square Garden and, once again, highlight the issues facing our nation,” a Trump campaign insider said.
The event is doubling as a Trump fundraiser, an area where the former president has consistently lagged behind Vice President Harris.
Backstage passes with full access will run as much as $924,600, according to Politico. Trump’s message will focus on the theme of how Harris “broke” the United States and that he is the man to “fix” it.
Members of Trump’s golf club in Bedminster, NJ, have been promised “private luxury suites” and shuttle service to the Garden on a first-come first-serve basis, according to a member.
House Speaker Mike Johnson will join Trump at the Garden as will upstate Rep. Elise Stefanik, chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.).