Donald Trump supporters gathered in Florida on election night, eagerly anticipating a speech from the former president after he clinched key victories in his race for the White House.
At the Palm Beach County Convention Center, men in suits and women in dresses mingled with a diehard Trump fan sporting a leather vest emblazoned with the president’s name.
Whether in formal wear or more casual attire, many attendees proudly donned Trump’s signature red “Make America Great Again” baseball caps.
“I feel like Trump has won this election. This is over, and I feel like the world’s about to be much greater,” said Moses Abraham, 22.
On Wednesday, Trump inched closer to a potential victory over Kamala Harris, leaving his Democratic rival with a slim path to stop his remarkable political comeback.
“This is like 2016. I feel we are on the same path to win. I feel very optimistic about tonight. Donald Trump is the perfect fit for America,” said Jo Ann Poly Calvo.
Rocco Talarico, 68, wore a “MAGA” cap and a leather vest inscribed with “Born to Ride” and “Donald Trump.”
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He voiced strong confidence that Trump would ultimately secure the victory.
“We need that because our country right now has no borders, our crime is bad, our stock market is bad, and our gas and food prices are high. Kamala (Harris) did nothing for four years,” he said.
Mike McCormack, 50, was particularly outspoken in his criticism of Harris as he awaited Trump’s appearance on what could turn out to be one of the most significant U.S. election nights in recent memory.
“I don’t feel Donald Trump could be influenced from outside as much, and I strongly believe that Harris is actually controlled and manipulated. I have no faith in her,” He said
He also questioned the integrity of the polls, a topic Trump has raised repeatedly without evidence, suggesting a conspiracy by his opponents to deny him the presidency.
“I have some confidence in this election (but) not a whole lot. There have been some suspicious things happening. People have been arrested and convicted of voter fraud. So, I don’t know,” said McCormack.
