Trump hails large crowd gathering for Wasilla rally
Trump shares a video showing supporters lining up outside the Menard Center in Wasilla, Alaska, ahead of his scheduled campaign appearance.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump shared a video highlighting a large crowd of supporters gathering for his rally in Wasilla, Alaska.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “X.com Alaskans are SHOWING UP to hear from @realDonaldTrump in Wasilla. KTVF: “There are lots of people waiting in line, many more than the initial barriers that were installed could hold. People all the way out into the parking and more arriving literally by the bus load.”” on October 13, 2026 at 7:33 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 19th message released today, and the last post was 0 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 17 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 75 of his 500 posts over the last 30 days classified as Elections posts.
President Donald J. Trump shares a video highlighting a large crowd gathering for his rally at Washington D.C.
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The shared footage features a local news broadcast describing the scene outside the Menard Center as doors officially opened for the event. A reporter noted that attendees were arriving by the busload every 20 minutes, with the crowd stretching into the parking lot and exceeding the capacity of the initial barriers. Supporters traveled from Anchorage, the peninsula, and off the road system to attend the gathering.
Interviews captured in the broadcast showed attendees expressing excitement about the turnout, with one supporter stating they initially thought the event was a rumor. Trump amplified the footage by mentioning the source (see truthsocial).
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