Former President Donald Trump has announced plans to hold upcoming campaign rallies in New York City, with events scheduled at Madison Square Garden and in the South Bronx, as reported by Newsmax. These rallies aim to honor local public service professionals and to engage with the African American community.
The Madison Square Garden event will pay tribute to New York’s police officers, firefighters, and teachers. Trump described the rally as a celebration of “the people who make New York work,” expressing enthusiasm about the event. The South Bronx rally, meanwhile, is positioned as a strategic effort to bolster Trump’s support among the black community.
The announcement came while Trump was outside the Manhattan courthouse, where he is facing a trial over accusations of falsifying business documents related to payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, who claims to have had an affair with him. Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony charges in this case.
Trump did not specify the dates or times for the upcoming rallies. Currently, as the presumptive GOP nominee, he is navigating the constraints of his trial, which requires his presence in court each day under orders from New York Judge Juan Merchan. This legal obligation poses challenges to his campaign activities.
Despite these restrictions, Trump has continued to make public appearances around New York City. His recent engagements include a visit to a Teamster union construction site, where he received strong support, and a stop at a Harlem bodega that drew a large crowd of supporters, including children chanting in his favor. These visits are part of Trump’s broader efforts to maintain visibility and support during his trial.