On Saturday, former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Wildwood Beach, New Jersey, drawing a record-breaking crowd of 100,000 people. This attendance surpassed notable events such as Taylor Swift’s concert and Bruce Springsteen’s show in the state.
Bruce Springsteen’s August 30, 2023, concert at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, attracted 50,000 attendees, according to USA Today. Taylor Swift’s May 29, 2023, concert at the same venue saw 72,802 attendees. Both figures are significantly lower than Trump’s rally.
During the rally, Trump was joined on stage by former New York Giants NFL players Lawrence Taylor and Super Bowl MVP Otis “O.J.” Anderson, who expressed their support for him. Trump addressed the crowd, emphasizing his campaign’s expansion and intention to win New Jersey. He highlighted the presence of the two football legends and shared anecdotes about their support.
Lawrence Taylor, on stage, shared that he had switched political allegiance after meeting Trump, stating that his family would no longer vote for Democrats. Otis Anderson remarked on the enthusiasm and attendance of the crowd, noting that no one had left the event.
A spokesperson for the city of Wildwood estimated the rally’s attendance at 100,000, with Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) describing it as the largest political gathering in New Jersey’s history.
Trump reiterated his campaign’s goal to expand the electoral map and win in traditionally blue states like New Jersey. He expressed his appreciation for the state and emphasized the significance of the rally on local radio.
Trump’s New Jersey rally also outdid his previous record-setting rally in Pickens, South Carolina, held in July 2023. That event saw over 75,000 attendees, despite high temperatures exceeding 90 degrees. Pickens, South Carolina, has a population of 3,371, according to the United States Census Bureau, making the rally’s attendance notably large for the area.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump thanked his supporters for their turnout in South Carolina, describing the rally as “amazing” and expressing gratitude for the enthusiastic response despite the