An 8-year-old boy who was surprised when he was greeted by President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in New York was in for an even bigger surprise when he woke up the day after the election, and the whole thing was caught on camera.
The morning after the election, Liam's mother, Siobhan Licastro, said, “Liam, I have something to tell you.''
“You know there was an election yesterday. Who are you rooting for?” she asks Liam.
“Trump,” Liam replies.
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Eight-year-old Liam, who has a rare brain disorder, celebrated with his mother after hearing the news that Donald Trump had won the 2024 election. (Siobhan Licastro)
“And?” Licastro prompts.
“J.D. Vance,” Liam says with a laugh.
Licastro then praised Liam for his correct answer and continued to tell him what had happened overnight.
“And, you know, Kamala Harris had a lot of voters who supported her,” Licastro said.
“Let me guess, did she win?” Liam asked, sounding disappointed.
“No,” Licatoro replies.
“Did Trump win?” Liam asked with a big smile. “Yes!” he shouted, fist pumping.
“What do you think? Is it good news?” his mother asks.
“Well, it's not bad news, mom, stop lying,” Liam said as he stood up and hugged his mother.
“No, I'm not saying it's bad,” Licastro tells Liam. “So what do you say to Trump?”
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“I was about to say something to Jesus. Thank you, Lord!” Liam prays.
Licatoro asked again what Liam wanted to say to Trump and Vance.
“Fight, fight, fight! I love you,” Liam says and signs.
Liam also shared a message to Fox News Digital about his expectations for Trump's presidency.
“Trump will be a strong leader and will make America a better, safer and happier place for us to live. I hope I can visit him once he moves into the White House. “And you'll understand,” he said about hockey,” Liam wrote.
Liam is rare brain disorder, He recently received a letter from President Trump wishing him a happy birthday just before he turned 8, and his reaction to the surprise went viral.
After receiving the letter, Liam's family was invited as VIP guests to Trump's Uniondale rally, where they sat third row from the candidate stage, and Liam received an even bigger birthday present: meeting the Republican presidential candidate in person. .
Doctors had warned the family that Liam might never walk, talk or eat on his own, Liccatolo previously told Fox News Digital.
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“It would be a pipe dream to thank the world for helping my son get here, showing him support and making his dreams come true. Believe it or not, this is definitely one of my son's biggest dreams. “I think he'll probably meet Donald Trump, who's been his hero since he was born,” Liam's father Chris previously said.
Liam has been a Trump supporter since he was 18 months old, his parents said.
Asked what Trump's victory meant to his family, Liccatolo said it meant everything.
“This means the world to us. We don't have to worry about our children losing out on the treatments they need, like my son experienced under the Obama-Biden administration,” she told FOX News Digital.
President Trump also gave a shoutout to Liam and his family during the rally in Uniondale, pointing to Liam from the stage and talking about Liam's courage and visit, which drew applause from the audience.
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“This is a side of Donald Trump that no one ever sees,” said Kevin Smith, who shared the original video before it went viral online. He said most Americans only see President Trump's public persona and extensive media coverage.
Liam's mother shared a letter that President Trump gave Liam for his birthday, praising him as an inspiration.
“I am so inspired by the strength and determination you have shown throughout your life and send my love and blessings to you as you continue to fight,” the letter reads. “Please remember that you are never alone. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers for your continued care and health. God bless you and your family. , please stay strong.”
