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Trump Holds Massive Rally in Butler, PA with Over 100,000 Attendees, Honors Corey Comperatore

Oct 5, 2024, 07:24 PM

Former President Donald Trump returned to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a campaign rally on October 5, 2024. The rally, held at the site of a previous assassination attempt on Trump on July 13, drew massive crowds, with estimates suggesting attendance could surpass 100,000 people, including over 75,000 attendees. A special tribute was made to Corey Comperatore, a volunteer firefighter who died during the July assassination attempt while shielding his family. The event, which began at 5 PM ET with pre-coverage starting at 3 PM ET, was broadcast live on multiple networks, including C-SPAN and Newsmax. Trump's return to Butler is seen as a significant moment in his campaign, with supporters lining up hours in advance to witness the rally. Trump Force One was seen tipping its wing to the crowd.