Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump headlined a rally at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday, using the iconic venue to intensify his campaign’s closing arguments against Democratic opponent Kamala Harris. Trump’s speech centered on immigration, promising to launch “the largest deportation program in American history” if elected, labeling certain migrants as “vicious and bloodthirsty criminals.”
The event opened with controversial remarks from allies, including former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who accused Harris of siding with “terrorists” in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who insulted Puerto Rico, sparking outrage on social media. Senior campaign adviser Danielle Alvarez stated that these remarks do not reflect Trump’s views.
Trump, rejecting comparisons to a 1939 pro-Nazi rally at the venue, claimed, “This is called Make America Great Again, that’s all this is.” Musk, supporting Trump’s bid, echoed this sentiment, advocating for significant federal budget cuts.
The rally contrasts with Harris’s own high-profile campaign events, with 30,000 attendees joining her and Beyoncé in Houston on Friday. Harris continues her outreach to Puerto Rican voters, promising investment and reform as president. Polls remain close as the candidates vie for battleground state votes ahead of the November 5 election.
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