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PHOTOS: Trump rally in Richmond
A customer picks up a beanie in support of presidential candidate Trump outside the Greater Richmond Convention Center prior Trump’s rally in Richmond, Va. March 2.
Supporters of presidential candidate Donald Trump hold signs mounted on squeegees outside the Greater Richmond Convention Center before the rally on Saturday.
outside the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Va. March 2.
Kathleen Shumate places a hat for presidential candidate Trump back on the rack outside the Greater Richmond Convention Center prior Trump’s rally in Richmond, Va. March 2.
People stand in line outside the Greater Richmond Convention Center before former President Donald Trump’s rally on March 2. Generally, the convention center is attracting fewer events but more people, said Katherine O’Donnell, executive vice president of Richmond Region Tourism.
A dog wearing a Trump hat passes by people waiting outside the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday for former President Donald Trump’s rally.
Marie Santos holds a roll of toilet paper with president Biden’s picture as she waits for presidential candidate Trump’s rally outside the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Va. March 2.
Kenny L’Heureux, dressed as presidential candidate Trump, waves an American flag outside the Greater Richmond Convention Center prior to Trump’s rally in Richmond, Va. March 2.
A man on a bicycle gives the finger to presidential candidate Trump supporters waiting outside the Greater Richmond Convention Center prior to Trump’s rally in Richmond, Va. March 2.
A customer reaches for a hat in support of presidential candidate Trump outside the Greater Richmond Convention Center prior Trump’s rally in Richmond, Va. March 2.
Mark Reidelbach looks are merchandise for presidential candidate Trump while waiting in line outside the Greater Richmond Convention Center prior Trump’s rally in Richmond, Va. March 2.
A woman buys a magnet in support of presidential candidate Trump outside the Greater Richmond Convention Center prior Trump’s rally in Richmond, Va. March 2.
Erica Mazzella holds a sign against presidential candidate Trump outside the Greater Richmond Convention Center prior Trump’s rally in Richmond, Va. March 2.
ABOVE LEFT: Kathleen Shumate looks over merchandise supporting former President Donald Trump outside the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday. ABOVE RIGHT: Marie Santos holds a roll of toilet paper with President Joe Biden’s picture as she waits outside the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday. LEFT: A man drives a car laden with slogans in support of former President Donald Trump.
Inside the Trump rally in Richmond, nearly two hours before the former president was scheduled to speak.
Inside the Trump rally in Richmond, nearly two hours before the former president was scheduled to speak.
A supporteer of Former President Donald Trump hides her face during a campaign event at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Erica Mazzella, of Richmond, holds an “Abort Trump” sign outside the Richmond Convention Center on Saturday.
The crowd starts to filter in for the Trump rally in Richmond on Saturday.
Paul King, of Chesterfield, at the Trump rally in Richmond on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Ann Taydus, of Chesterfield, said she's hoping Trump will eliminate the U.S. Department of Education.
Chris Biller, of Glen Allen: "I'm against everything the Democrats are doing, it's all got to change."
The line to get into the Trump rally extends down Broad Street on Saturday afternoon.
People take photos while waiting for a campaign event for former president Donald Trump at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
A dog wears a hat in a car before a campaign event for former president Donald Trump at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Morgan Hall, from Colonial Heights, waits for Saturday’s rally in Richmond.
Trump supporters waiting in line at the Richmond Convention Center booed as a truck with a Nikki Haley message drove by Saturday afternoon.
Sen. John McGuire, R-Goochland, stops for a photo with Etta Bond, center, of Henrico County and Gloria Randolph of Chesterfield County on March 2 while they wait in line to attend Donald Trump’s rally at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.
Vendor selling Trump merchandise showed up early Saturday, March 2, 2024, for a Trump rally in Richmond.
People line up along North Fifth Street on Saturday morning.
Donald Trump merchandise is sold along North Fifth Street on Saturday near the Greater Richmond Convention Center, where a rally for the former president is planned.
Crowds line up along North Fifth Street near East Marshall Street in Richmond on Saturday in advance of Donald Trump's rally at the Richmond Convention Center.
Law enforcement members stand against a wall during a campaign event for Former President Donald Trump at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the convention center on March 2. The center will never be a money-making operation, local leaders say. Its true value is bringing new people to greater Richmond.
LEFT: Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., signs an autograph for a supporter during Saturday’s event at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.
LEFT: Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., takes a photo with a supporter during a campaign event for former President Donald Trump at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., jokes with supporters during a campaign event for Former President Donald Trump at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., takes photos with supporters during a campaign event for Former President Donald Trump at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday.
ABOVE: A person records on their phone as former President Donald Trump speaks to the crowd Saturday. LEFT: Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., signs an autograph for a supporter during Saturday’s event at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
An attendee of Saturday’s rally holds up a sign as former President Donald Trump speaks.
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
A supporter holds up a sign as former President Donald Trump speaks March 2 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.
Kim Payne of Powhatan, left, and Tonya Washington of Caroline County attend the Trump rally in Richmond, describing the atmosphere as “electric.”
David and Deborah Dougherty hold up signs protesting Donald Trump outside the convention center on Saturday.
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday. “We’re going to make a big play for Virginia, you know that, and I think we can do that,” Trump said. “We win Virginia and we win it 100% — it’s over.”

