A massive overflow crowd of thousands of red MAGA hat wearing supporters who could not get in to the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, watched and listened outside to President Donald Trump’s raucous speech via jumbo video screens on a crisp spring evening. (Link to earlier TGP report on “sea of red hats” lined up before dawn.)
Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale put the overflow crowd at nearly 20,000, posting over a Trump video of the huge line waiting to get in the rally.
Ready to rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan! Over 100k RSVPs with 14K indoors and nearly 20k in the streets. @realDonaldTrump continues to host the biggest rallies in history! https://t.co/wxx6HUvkkC
— Brad Parscale (@parscale) March 28, 2019
On my way to Grand Rapids, Michigan right now. See you all very soon! #MAGA pic.twitter.com/JjGAijXlRT
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2019
After the rally Trump posted a video of the overflow crowd.
Massive overflow crowds in Grand Rapids, Michigan tonight. Thank you for joining us tonight! #MAGA pic.twitter.com/KQ5hTZAXsk
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 29, 2019
Photos and video posted by others back up the claim of a massive overflow crowd of supporters. However, Grand Rapids police out the total number of attendees at 15,000.
Crowds have dispersed and the street sweepers are coming through. Final numbers include 2 disorderly arrests and 3 minor injuries (unrelated to arrests) transported to the hospital….for approx. 15,000 all in one place, many for much of the day…this is what we call success! pic.twitter.com/I80xLcFiEl
— Grand Rapids Police (@GrandRapidsPD) March 29, 2019
Overhead video of a good part of the overflow.
Thanks for the shoutout #MAGA #GrandRapids #TrumpRally pic.twitter.com/AMvFouEjH7
— riniculous (@Nick_Irwin) March 29, 2019
More photos and videos from attendees.
Parked at Van Andel, but had to walk 6 blocks away to get to the end of the line for general admission. Should have had a drone cam do a fly over!
— Charles Brown (@EmpireConstMI) March 28, 2019
President Trump. Sold out attendance at Van Andel. The remaining supporters are outside. pic.twitter.com/0FLR0h4HFV
— Charles Brown (@EmpireConstMI) March 28, 2019
"The overflow crowd in Grand Rapids, Michigan waiting for President Trump's speech ! @POTUS pic.twitter.com/HhswTvRNwz
— Johnny Ray (@johnnyrwhitsett) March 29, 2019
Grand Rapids Trump Rall outside Van Andel Arena. Arena full. pic.twitter.com/xTvRJWcfyd
— C Luomala (@CLLuomala) March 29, 2019
Outside Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids MI Trump Rally pic.twitter.com/CwnKTgfNde
— C Luomala (@CLLuomala) March 29, 2019
Comment from attendee on crowd estimate.
@scrowder I just got back from the Trump Rally in Grand Rapids. The media is only reporting 10-12k people. The arena holds almost 11k people. When they started turning people away, there was at least that many outside if the arena. I am guessing north of 25k people there.
— Michael Jackson (@Michael_W_Jacks) March 29, 2019
Closing with one last photo via President Trump.
MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! https://t.co/Y6UPREMY7u pic.twitter.com/6r7wdYDf66
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 29, 2019
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