Former President Donald Trump is bringing his campaign back to his home state, New York, for a massive rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. The event, dubbed a “showcase of the historic political movement” by the Trump campaign, promises to be a spectacle, featuring a star-studded lineup of political icons, celebrities, and musical artists.
The list of expected attendees reads like a who’s who of the Trump orbit, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White, and former Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. High-profile political figures like Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance, Speaker Mike Johnson, and Rep. Elise Stefanik will also be in attendance, alongside Trump family members, including Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Lara Trump. The musical lineup boasts Death Row Records founder Michael Harris Jr., singer Lee Greenwood, and opera singer Christopher Macchio.
Trump’s decision to hold a rally in New York, a state that hasn’t voted Republican for a president since Ronald Reagan in 1984, is a bold move. He has repeatedly expressed his intention to compete in the state, even stating in a recent campaign event that he is “making a play for New York.” The rally at Madison Square Garden follows a previous event at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, where over 60,000 tickets were requested for the 16,000-seat venue. Thousands of supporters who were unable to gain entry watched the event on large screens outside the venue.
The rally at MSG, a venue with a capacity of 19,500, is expected to be packed with Trump supporters, as the former president aims to capitalize on the final days of his campaign. The event serves as a reminder of the power Trump still wields, particularly among his base, and highlights his commitment to contesting even traditionally Democratic strongholds.
Trump’s campaign is positioning this rally as a chance to showcase his strength and energize supporters in a state that has been a political battleground for decades. With just days remaining before Election Day, Trump’s visit to New York City promises to be a spectacle that will draw national attention.