New York Post front cover on Oct. 28, 2024
By Richard Pollina
Nearly 20,000 MAGA die-hards flooded Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sunday for former president Donald Trump’s sold-out rally.
Tens of thousands of people were turned away as the arena reached capacity, with scores of Trump supporters spilling into nearby bars to watch it.
The rally featured appearances by several celebrities including Hulk Hogan, Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Tucker Carlson. Former first lady Melania Trump introduced her husband to the roaring crowd.
Trump gave NYC Mayor Eric Adams a shout out and claimed Adams got slapped with a federal indictment because Hizzoner criticized Biden’s handling of the migrant crisis.
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Donald Trump supporters poured out of Madison Square Garden on Sunday night, raving about the “star-studded” guest lineup and the former president’s candor. “It was such a statement to hold this major event in such a liberal city, and for it to be so packed – this guy has balls. This is my president. After tonight I have no doubt he’s going to win,” said Judah Klein, 27, of Midwood, Brooklyn. “I think that he energized New York, and when you come to Madison Square Garden, and not only is it full but there’s tens of thousands of people outside that can’t even get into the arena and thousands of people lining the streets, I think it bodes very well for the election,” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman added. Around 20,000 MAGA fans attended the sold-out rally and up to 20,000 more rallied outside. “He says he’s going to bring America back on track and I believe him. The last four years have been absolutely miserable for this country, and he gave me confidence tonight that we have a leader,” said Eduard Pantoja, 49, of Staten Island. Doors opened at MSG just before noon and the rally began around 2:30 p.m. It didn't end until about 8:30 p.m. -- making it a long day for many MAGA faithful. Some had stood in line beginning as early as Friday morning for the chance to see Trump.New York Post front cover on Oct. 28, 2024
By Richard Pollina 
Rave reviews for Trump's marathon 6-hour MSG rally: 'The guy has balls'
By Reuven Fenton and Caitlin McCormack 
Donald Trump concluded his speech to Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York."

He basked in the crowd alongside Melania and sang along to the final lyrics of the song.
Another Trump staple "YMCA" was sung as he and the former first lady exited the stage.
Trump boasted of receiving high levels of Muslim support in Michigan — and claimed he saw a CNN reporter "almost choke" reporting the news.
"Did anybody see what took place, I was with the Muslims yesterday in Michigan," Trump said.
"When the polls first came out [Democrats] had 100%, I had zero [Muslim support.] And yesterday, I watched this anchor on CNN almost choke," the former president claimed.

"Something is happening ... a poll just came out ... Trump is at 59 [percent support], Kamala is at 8 [percent support] with the Muslim population."
Trump went on to say that Muslims "just want to have peace," and that they are joining his cause along with Jews and Catholics.
"The Republican party has become the party of inclusion, and there's something very nice about that."
Donald Trump wrapped up his speech at Madison Square Garden after rattling off his signature clarion call to make America great again.

The former president then danced onstage.
Donald Trump said New York "embodies the spirit, energy and potential of the American people" -- asking voters to turn out so he could win the state.

"It would be such an honor to win New York, hasn't been done in decades," he told the MSG crowd.
Former President Donald Trump lamented that he's been under investigation more than "the great late Alphonse Capone," saying his father is "looking down" on him and saying, "how the hell did this happen to my son?"

"I know my mother's in heaven; I'm not a hundred percent sure on my father, but it's close," Trump said to laughs from the crowd.
Former President Donald Trump thanked Mayor Adams for making his blockbuster rally at Madison Square Garden possible.
"We want to thank Mayor Adams," Trump said. "[He] is going through a hard time with these people."
"Mayor Adams [is] being treated badly," Trump further contended, noting Adams' criticism of the migrant crisis. "I predicted he'd be indicted for saying that, and now they've indicted him."

There is no evidence Adams was indicted for his concerns about the migrant crisis.
The crowd did not seem very receptive to the overture toward Adams. Virtually no one cheered at the shoutout and some boos were audible.
In a shoutout to his de facto podcast adviser, Donald Trump revealed his youngest son Barron's whereabouts tonight.
"We have Barron at home. He's watching, Barron is watching," the former president explained.

"He's the king of the internet."
Barron has advised his father about various podcasts with which to sit down for interviews over recent months, according to the former president.
Former President Donald Trump vowed to let his campaign surrogate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "go wild on health" if elected this November.
"Robert F. Kennedy cares more about human beings and health and the environment than anybody," the ex-president said of the anti-vaxxer.

"I'm gonna let him go wild on health, I'm gonna let him go wild on foods, I'm gonna let him go wild on the medicines," Trump vowed.
The only thing Trump said he wouldn't allow the Kennedy scion to go wild on was "the liquid gold that we have under our feet," referring to oil.
"JD, I think we're going to have to keep him away from the oil and gas."
RFK Jr. worked as an environmental lawyer before running for president.
Former President Donald Trump riffed about his chumminess with space and electric car mogul Elon Musk, taking note of the tech tycoon's dark MAGA hat.
"I said, 'You like that hat?' He [Musk] said, 'I love that, I call it dark MAGA,'" Trump mused.

Musk brandished his dark MAGA hat during his appearance at Trump's return to Butler, Pa. earlier this month. During his remarks at Madison Square Garden Sunday, Musk described it as a "Dark Gothic MAGA" hat.
It's unclear if the new phrase was an apparent reference to the Democrats' "Dark Brandon" memes referencing President Biden.
Former President Donald Trump sampled the audience about whether or not they've voted already, keeping up a recent tradition in his rallies.
"Let me just do a poll. Who has already voted? Who is going to vote?" Trump asked.
Most of the audience indicated they have yet to vote.

Trump, 78, has long been skeptical of early voting practices. He estimated less than a fifth suggested they had cast their ballots early.
"Do you promise you’re going to vote?" he later asked to an applause of affirmation from the audience.