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27 October 2024—
Today 27 October 2024. Former President Donald Trump is having a rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
On 30 May 2024, Former President Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 counts in his hush money trial.
Can a person who is convicted of criminal charges still run for president?
Let’s look at the timeline between 30 May 2024 and 27 October 2024:
On 30 May 2024 Judge Juan M. Merchan set sentencing for July 11, before the 2024 Republican National Convention which will take place from July 15-18, 2024 in Milwaukee.
2 July 2024 Judge Merchan delayed Trump’s 11 July sentencing to 18 September 2024.
And July 15-18, The Republican Party selected former President Donald Trump as its 2024 presidential nominee.
6 September 2024 Judge Merchan postponed Trump’s 18 September sentencing until 26 November 2024 after the presidential election.
Here we are on 27 October 2024, after a lot of delays by Judge Merchan, Former President Donald Trump who was found guilty of 34 counts in his hush money trial is having a rally at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City.
Yesterday at a press conference Chief John Chell, Chief of Patrol, Police Department: So in terms of Madison Square Garden, you have to register online for entry, which is 19,000 first come first served, so we expect throughout the night the people that are showing up early because they want a better seat in the Madison Square Garden.
Roughly around 2, 3:00 am in the morning, we’ll be shut down from 34th to 29th and 6th to 8th. Alright, and then the program itself begins around 2:30 pm. and goes to 6:30 pm. That’s the anticipated time”.
I went there at about 4:00 p.m. to see the atmosphere around MSG. Streets were closed with barricades.
Before the barricades some people were trying to make money.
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He said “ Two for $20, later two for $10,” I said “No” He insisted: “OK, without the frame two for $2 dollars “ © h. nazan ışık
And some people were protesting.
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They were smiling . One said “ We are good friends, I support Kamala Harris, he is for Trump.” © h. nazan ışık
I am not sure if this young couple with their baby were trying to get closer to MSG or get somewhere else. Police officer was saying “No!” © h. nazan ışık
Security was tight. Police officer said;” It was very crowded very early in the morning and the line was very long of people who wanted to get into MSG © h. nazan ışık
There was a big screen for people who couldn’t get in MSG to watch the rally. © h. nazan ışık
Some people were all dressed up for the event. © h. nazan ışık
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It was a long rally. Every speaker spoke long. Finally Melania Trump introduced Donald Trump.
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People gathered closer to listen to Trump. © h. nazan ışık
There was one person praying while Trump was talking © h. nazan ışık
And Trump talked long as well …
Some people were yawning already! © h. nazan ışık
I left!
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