First Rally Cancelled by Donald Trump Following Start of Hush Money Trial
Trump Forced to Cancel Rally in North Carolina Due to Severe Weather
Trump faced a major setback as he was forced to cancel a huge rally in North Carolina due to poor weather conditions. The rally, the first since the commencement of Trump’s hush money trial involving an adult film star, had to be called off because of severe wind and rain.
This cancellation adds another difficulty to Trump’s campaign, as he is anticipated to be the Republican frontrunner again, while managing his legal troubles and his second face-off with President Joe Biden. Trump phoned into the rally at the Aero Center Wilmington less than an hour before he was supposed to step on stage, offering his apologies to the few thousand supporters who had gathered throughout the day.
Despite the cancellation, Trump assured to reschedule an even “bigger and better” rally at the same place. His current situation highlights his struggle to juggle a presidential campaign amidst a criminal trial in New York, with opening arguments expected on Monday.
Supporters present at the rally voiced their support for Trump, echoing his statement that multiple impending criminal charges are attempts to bring down the potential Republican nominee. They believe it is political persecution and that Trump is being unfairly targeted.
These statements seem to support Trump’s tactic of turning his court-mandated appearances into an opportunity to reinforce his populist, anti-establishment rhetoric. Trump claims that instead of targeting violent offenders, the authorities are going after him to keep him off the campaign trail.
The cancellation of the rally due to weather conditions has certainly put a dent in Trump’s campaign plans, but he remains determined to push forward and continue his efforts to secure the Republican nomination.