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Trump Rally Draws Tens of Thousands in Blue State New Jersey

Despite being held in a state that has been reliably Democrat, a rally for the Republican former president set a record for New Jersey, a congressman said.
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Trump Rally Draws Tens of Thousands in Blue State New Jersey
Former President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Wildwood, N.J., on May 11, 2024. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images
Janice Hisle
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WILDWOOD, N.J.—Former President Donald Trump’s unusual speech on the beach on May 11 attracted tens of thousands of fans—a crowd of historic proportions for the Republican candidate in a state considered reliably Democrat.

“Welcome to the largest political rally in the history of the state of New Jersey ... and we’re not going away!” Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) told rallygoers.

Janice Hisle
Janice Hisle
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Janice Hisle mainly writes in-depth reports based on U.S. political news and cultural trends, following a two-year stint covering President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign. Before joining The Epoch Times in 2022, she worked more than two decades as a reporter for newspapers in Ohio and authored several books. She is a graduate of Kent State University's journalism program. You can reach Janice at: [email protected]
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