Trump draws massive crowd of 100,000 to rally in deep-blue New Jersey

President Donald Trump drew a massive crowd for his rally in deep blue New Jersey over the weekend.

Trump's rally in Wildwood Beach was estimated to have drawn more than 100,000 attendees.

In a post on X, Trump press secretary Karline Leavitt said there was “a crowd of over 100,000” for the rally.

BIGGEST RALLY EVER: President Trump takes the stage to a crowd of OVER 100,000 in Wildwood, NJ 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Vhrfhtuxhp

— Karoline Leavitt (@kleavittnh) May 11, 2024

According to report From the Associated Press, Lisa Fagan, responsible for the city, confirmed that the number of attendees at the rally was between 80,000 and 100,000.

Fagan, who has seen dozens of events at the site before, revealed the numbers far exceeded expectations for a political rally.

The numbers are significantly higher than the initial estimate of up to 40,000.

The size of the crowd makes the New Jersey event the largest Trump 2024 campaign rally to date.

The event is being called the largest political rally in New Jersey history.

Videos posted online show the sheer scale of the crowd at the rally.

I WILL SEE:

5/11/24 | Wildwood, New Jersey#TrumpRally #Trump2024 pic.twitter.com/rhakDVgDBC

— Dan Scavino Jr.🇺🇸🦅 (@DanScavino) May 12, 2024

The rally took place between Morey's Piers and Adventure Pier,

It was 150 miles (241 kilometers) south of the courthouse in New York City, where Trump has been forced to spend most weekdays sitting silently through his “shut up money” trial.

The event marked Trump's first return to the city for a rally since 2020.

It also served as the first major rally in the New York area since 2016.

Trump's iconic red “Make America Great Again” hats were spotted in the crowd.

Thousands of people could be seen proudly sporting the signature merchandise.

Totally 💩! Over 100,000 people attended a Trump rally IN NJ😲! THE MORE YOU INDUCE, THE MORE WE UNITE🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/b5tYGMj128

— Bobby D🎙 (@robertdunlap947) May 12, 2024

Earlier reports highlighted the enthusiasm among supporters, with Trump fans lining up as early as Thursday waiting to hear him speak at the rally.

A few supporters arrived early Saturday morning to hold tailgate parties ahead of Trump's appearance.

🚨 NOW: Trump Force One flies over crowd of more than 80,000 patriots in Wildwood, NJ

This rally is going to be AMAZING! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/npZkY5rLy8

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 11, 2024

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) warned Democratic President Joe Biden in the White House should be “concerned” ahead of November after Trump rallied as many as 100,000 supporters in New Jersey.

McCarthy joined “Sunday Morning Futures” to discuss her reaction to Trump's massive rally in Wildwood on Saturday.

He revealed that he believes the Garden State could be up for grabs this election cycle.

“That was extraordinary,” McCarthy told host Maria Bartiromo on Sunday.

“New Jersey [is] it's not a place people would think republicans would ever compete, but the size of the crowd…could president biden get that crowd in the heart of new york or the most democratic state?

“Could I do it in California? The answer is no.”

“The other thing we're hearing coming out of the White House is … President Biden needs to campaign less, talk less, because he's getting into trouble while doing it,” he continued.

“This is President Trump who is proving, no matter what is thrown at him, he will fight.

“He will lead this nation on the issues that matter most to them.”

Trump confidently said he would win New Jersey in November as the crowd erupted.

“As you can see today, we're expanding the electoral map because … we're going to win the state of New Jersey,” the 45th president said.

“I think we will win them all.

“Across America, millions of people in so-called blue states are joining our movement based on love, intelligence and something called common sense.”

McCarthy said Trump's level of support spells Biden's doom.

“You had an interesting statistic up there about independent voters,” McCarthy added during Sunday's segment.

“There was another poll that showed independent voters … 53 percent … believed a second term of the Biden administration would be more damaging to democracy.

“Because all of this is counterproductive, this persecution of President Trump… persecuting him for politics.

“No one in America believes that President Trump would be on trial today if he hadn't run for president.”

“They are coming after our democracy, and you can only see it last night with this crowd,” he continued.

“You have Lawrence Taylor.

“You've got Democrats in this crowd. Independents.

“I would be very worried if I were in the White House today.”

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