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Trump rally LIVE updates – Donald teases 2024 run and slams Biden over ‘mental and physical decline’ in Michigan rally



DONALD Trump once again teased a 2024 presidential campaign during his Michigan Rally.

Former President Trump gave a speech at Michigan Stars Sports Center in Washington Township, Michigan, where he criticized Biden's presidency and teased another presidential campaign.

He said, "we're gonna bring back law and order," and told the crowd that the upcoming mid-term elections were vital to returning the country to its former greatness.

"They've had a chance to destroy our country," he said referring to the Biden administration.

He then asked the crowd, "if I do make you happy, would anybody here like to see me run?" and received a roar of cheering.

A huge crowd of thousands packed into the small venue to see Trump's speech.

According to the , local officials were "scrambling to ensure" the safety of everyone who will be in attendance.

The trip to Michigan will be Trump's first since the election campaign of 2020.

Read our Donald Trump rally live blog for the latest news and updates...

  • Trump on transgenderism

    Trump said the Biden administration is responsible for "releasing guidance endorsing hormone therapy, puberty blockers and sex-changing surgeries for children and minor youth."

    He asked the audience to imagine a child going through these procedures and then growing up to regret it.

    He said that Biden's performative justice will punish medical doctors who refuse to perform these surgeries.

  • Trump on parental rights

    Trump said he issued the first ban on critical race theory.

    "When Joe Biden became president he rescinded that ban immediately."

    "Mom and dads must be given a veto over any far left teacher who is teaching gender theory without parental consent."

  • Supporters gather in Michigan

    Supporters gather hours before the event started
    Supporters gather hours before the event startedCredit: Getty Images - Getty
    Trump said "thousands" of people were standing outside the venue as it was packed
    Trump said "thousands" of people were standing outside the venue as it was packedCredit: Getty Images - Getty
  • 'Stagflation'

    Trump said America teetering on "stagflation" which apparently is the combination of inflation and a recession.

    He emphasized that Biden and his administration are threatening to destroy everything he built during his presidency.

    ";Real wages are falling, and they want to up your taxes."

  • 'Trump was right!'

    A supporter wearing a "Trump was right!" pin at the rally
    A supporter wearing a "Trump was right!" pin at the rallyCredit: Reuters
    Supporters cheer and wave their "Save America!" signs
    Supporters cheer and wave their "Save America!" signsCredit: Reuters
    Thousands of supporters pack inside the venue
    Thousands of supporters pack inside the venueCredit: Reuters
  • 'This what the MAGA movement is about'

    DePerno was invited by Trump to come on stage and give a statement.

    "In the spring of 2020, Governor Whitmer shut down our state."

    "Some of us fought against it. Never submit to tyranny."

    "When I am elected as Attorney General of this state, we will restore this state back to what it was."

  • 'According to the state of Michigan, I didn't vote'

    Karamo gave a brief statement about election fraud saying that the state did not acknowledge her vote.

    "Our media protects corrupt politicians and demonizes citizens for speaking up."

    She said she is running for Secretary of State because she believes "no matter who you vote for or no matter what you believe your vote matters."

  • Michigan election

    Trump said that DePerno and Karamo are going to beat the "extreme leftists" at the next election.

    He then invited Keramo on stage and introduced her as a "mom, a college professor, a Christian and a true American patriot."

  • 'We may have to do it again'

    Trump said that he ran for president twice and won both times.

    "We did even better the second time," he said.

    "We may have to do it again."

    "When you hear 'mail-in ballot,' you can guarantee you have a corrupt election."

  • 'We need our press back'

    Trump discussed how the press reported on him during his presidency.

    "Despite all of the hoaxes they pulled with Russia and the Mueller report, we produced for the American people better than just about any other president in American history."

    He then said that he chose not to take a salary as president, but the press did not report on it.

  • Line 5 Pipeline

    Trump said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is attempting to shut off the Line 5 Pipeline.

    He said that this provides "55 percent of propane gas to the state of Michigan."

  • 'Do they love our country?'

    Trump said democrats "hate this country."

    "Never has our country been looked at with such disdain and scorn by other leaders."

    He said in order for democrats to make these leaderships decisions they must "hate this country."

  • 'AOC plus three'

    Trump criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other "radical democrats."

    He said that democrats want this country to be a safe haven for "illegal aliens," and republicans want the country to be "a sanctuary for law-abiding Americans."

  • 'We're being invaded by millions of people'

    Trump alluded to the border crisis saying that President Biden is messing with the borders of "countries that no one has heard of" instead of dealing with the US and Mexico border.

    "Even third world countries protect their borders at least a little bit."

  • President Biden foreign policy criticism

    The former president criticized Biden's foreign policy decisions saying, "Biden delivered the single most humiliation with his surrender in Afghanistan."

    "Now Biden's weakness has given us the Ukraine disaster."

    "He's pleading with the Venezuelan dictator for oil. What do we need his oil for? We have so much under our feet."

  • 'The stakes could not be higher'

    Trump said "we're living through the most dangerous period of our lifetime."

    He said the stakes could not be higher in this year's midterm elections.

  • 'It's not that cold'

    Former president Trump said there are thousands of people standing outside who could not fit into the venue.

    The RSB Network tweeted the same information saying "The MAGA movement in unstoppable."

  • Trump takes the stage

    Trump has appeared on stage at the rally.

  • When and where is the Save America rally in Michigan?

    The Save America rally is taking place in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

    The rally officially started at 4pm.

    Trump was set to take the stage at 7pm, but he has yet to show.

  • When was Trump’s last rally?

    Trump visited Georgia last week to  for his two Republican nominees, Herschel Walker and David Perdue.

    Walker is battling Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock, while Perdue is competing against Republican Governor Brian Kemp.

    According to polls, Walker is way ahead of the Republican field for Senate, while Perdue is behind Kemp for the GOP governorship nomination.

    Trump proceeded to express his frustrations about the 2020 race at the gathering, pressing down on his assaults on Georgia’s top Republican officials, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Kemp.

  • Will Donald Trump run for President in 2024?

    Trump has teased another presidential run but has not confirmed he’ll be campaigning in 2024.

    Trump hinted at another possible presidential run in a Thanksgiving message in November 2021.

    “A very interesting time in our Country, but do not worry, we will be great again – and we will all do it together,” the former president said in a statement. 

    “America will never fail, and we will never allow it to go in the wrong direction. Too many generations of greatness are counting on us. Enjoy your Thanksgiving knowing that a wonderful future lies ahead!” he added. 

  • When is Trump expected to speak?

    The doors opened at 2pm, and the rally begins at 4pm.

    Trump is supposed to speak at 7pm.

  • 'See how popular Matt and Kristina are'

    RSB Network reported that Michigan uses a "delegate pool" rather than having citizens vote in a primary election.

    This means that political parties choose the candidates before an election.

    RSB reported that this rally is important because it shows political parties just how popular Matt and Kristina are.

  • 'Standing room only"

    Trump is set to take the stage in about ten minutes.

    RSB Network said there is "standing room only" in the packed venue.

  • 'Save America!'

    Many Trump supporters at the rally are waving signs that read "Save America!"

    Trump's website explains what this is about: "Over the past four years, my administration delivered for Americans of all backgrounds like never before."

    "Save America is about building on those accomplishments, supporting the brave conservatives who will define the future of the America First Movement, the future of our party, and the future of our beloved country. "

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