Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, is set to host a rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, drawing what his campaign anticipates will be a 'mega crowd' of 'tens of thousands' of attendees. The event, scheduled for Saturday evening, will take place in the southern New Jersey resort town, approximately 150 miles south of the New York City courthouse where Trump has been attending his felony hush money trial.
The rally is strategically planned to showcase Trump's strong support base at a crucial juncture in his campaign. Trump's campaign senior adviser highlighted the expected contrast in attendance between Trump's events and those of President Joe Biden, emphasizing the enthusiasm behind Trump's candidacy.
This gathering in New Jersey, a traditionally Democratic state, comes as the election approaches in less than six months. Trump's legal challenges, including multiple criminal cases, have become a focal point of his campaign, with Trump alleging political motives behind the legal actions against him.
Despite facing legal restrictions due to a judge's gag order, Trump is expected to address his legal troubles during the rally. The ongoing trial in New York, where Trump faces charges related to concealing an affair, has limited his public commentary on the matter.
Trump's visit to Wildwood is not his first; he previously held a rally there in 2020. The town, part of New Jersey's 2nd District, has been supportive of Trump in past elections, making it a strategic location for his campaign event.
As Trump prepares to return to court next week, the prosecution's key witness, Michael Cohen, is expected to testify. The trial centers on allegations of falsifying business records related to payments made to Stormy Daniels, a former porn actor. The defense's case, which may or may not involve Trump testifying, is set to follow the prosecution's presentation.
