Former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump is reportedly planning to hold a rally at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to a source familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg on Wednesday, October 9th.
The source, who is knowledgeable about Trump’s schedule, revealed that his campaign team is planning to hold the rally in Manhattan on October 27th, approximately one week before the election day. As the plans are still being finalized, the source chose to remain anonymous.
Trump has recently held two rallies in New York City, including one in Long Island in September and another in the Bronx during the summer. New York City holds significance for Trump as his birthplace and the former headquarters of his vast business empire. However, politically, New York City is considered a stronghold of the Democratic Party.
Trump’s campaign team has not immediately responded to requests for comments, with CNN first reporting on the event plan.
Following two attempted assassination incidents earlier this year, the US Secret Service has increased security measures for the former president.
Bloomberg noted that the location underscores Trump’s unconventional strategy of holding events outside key battleground states in the decision-making of the election. However, this event also poses certain security and logistical challenges as it will attract a large number of Trump supporters to Manhattan.
Trump tends to hold events in New York, Los Angeles, and other media centers to garner national attention.
Current polls indicate a fierce competition between Trump and Democratic candidate Harmony Ho, with both neck and neck in swing states.