Supporters were denied entry to a Trump rally in Manchester, New Hampshire after it reached capacity. Ticket holders had waited in below freezing temperatures for hours at Southern New Hampshire University Arena and were denied entry. Some attempted to rush into the building, but were unsuccessful. Former President Donald Trump took the stage at 7 p.m. alongside political allies, including the Governor of opponent Nikki Haley’s home state, South Carolina. He discussed the Southern border, reinvigorating the economy, and took aim at the New Hampshire governor ahead of the Primary on Tuesday. Trump had previously attained 35% of New Hampshire voters in 2016.
Despite the cold weather and high anticipation for the rally, supporters were turned away after it reached capacity, leading to disappointment and frustration among attendees. Former President Donald Trump’s speech at the rally focused on issues such as the Southern border and reinvigorating the economy, as well as taking aim at the New Hampshire governor ahead of the Primary on Tuesday. The rally also attracted non-supporters, with one New Hampshire resident expressing their opposition to Trump and his presidency, while also acknowledging the right to have an opinion. With more than 400,000 voters expected to turn out for the Primary, the rally is a significant event in the lead-up to the election.
The rally’s denial of entry to supporters, followed by Trump’s speech and the presence of both supporters and non-supporters at the event, highlights the intense anticipation and polarization in New Hampshire ahead of the Primary. With Trump previously attaining 35% of New Hampshire voters in 2016, his rally and the upcoming election are highly anticipated and closely watched by both supporters and critics alike.