Former President Trump returned to the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Saturday, just two days before Republicans gather for their convention and prepare to nominate their third consecutive presidential candidate.
Trump’s visit and rally in Butler County in western Pennsylvania was scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. at the Butler Farm Show.
Pennsylvania, with 19 electoral votes, is one of the most important battleground states the Trump campaign is focusing on.
The former president held a rally at Temple University in Philadelphia last month.
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Supporters of Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump attended a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday. (AP Photo/Jean J. Puskar)
Supporters of Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump attended a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday. (AP Photo/Jean J. Puskar)
Trump has held off on choosing a running mate, sparking speculation about who the former president might choose.
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The most likely candidates are North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Florida Senator Marco Rubio, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, and Tim Scott In South Carolina.
According to information obtained by Fox News, Vance, who lives near Ohio, will not be attending the rally.
A man holds up a sign as he waits with others for Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump to speak at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Jean J. Puskar)
The Democratic Party has been in crisis since Biden’s disastrous debate performance led to calls for him to step down and President Trump has largely faded from the spotlight.
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The former president has made only a few public appearances in recent weeks, while Biden has worked hard to allay concerns about his mental health.
