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Former U.S. President Donald Trump greets attendees during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump greets attendees during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
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Former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally Saturday at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds in North Whitehall Township. It was his first campaign stop of the 2024 campaign in the region.

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Former President Donald Trump holds a rally for his 2024 presidential bid Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump holds a rally for his 2024 presidential bid Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump holds a rally for his 2024 presidential bid Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump holds a rally for his 2024 presidential bid Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump holds a rally for his 2024 presidential bid Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump holds a rally for his 2024 presidential bid Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Trump supporters attend a rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township for former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Trump supporters attend a rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township for former President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Trump supporters attend a rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township for former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Trump supporters attend a rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township for former President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump holds a rally for his 2024 presidential bid Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump holds a rally for his 2024 presidential bid Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump holds a rally for his 2024 presidential bid Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump holds a rally for his 2024 presidential bid Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump holds a rally for his 2024 presidential bid Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump holds a rally for his 2024 presidential bid Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump holds a rally for his 2024 presidential bid Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump holds a rally for his 2024 presidential bid Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump holds a rally for his 2024 presidential bid Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump holds a rally for his 2024 presidential bid Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Trump supporters attend a rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township for former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Trump supporters attend a rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township for former President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump holds a rally for his 2024 presidential bid Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump holds a rally for his 2024 presidential bid Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Trump supporters attend a rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township for former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Trump supporters attend a rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township for former President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
John Russell of Aurora, IL., attends a rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township for former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid. Russell drove 11-1/2 hours to attend the rally. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
John Russell of Aurora, IL., attends a rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Schnecksville Fire Hall in North Whitehall Township for former President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid. Russell drove 11-1/2 hours to attend the rally. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump takes the stage Saturday, Aug. 13, 2024, at his campaign rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump takes the stage Saturday, Aug. 13, 2024, at his campaign rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump takes the stage Saturday, Aug. 13, 2024, at his campaign rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump takes the stage Saturday, Aug. 13, 2024, at his campaign rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump greets attendees during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump greets attendees during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump greets attendees during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump greets attendees during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump walks to the podium during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump walks to the podium during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump greets attendees during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump greets attendees during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally outside Schnecksville Fire Co. on April 13, 2024, in Schnecksville, Pa. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally outside Schnecksville Fire Co. on April 13, 2024, in Schnecksville, Pa. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump dances during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump dances during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump greets attendees during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump greets attendees during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Attendees gather as former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Attendees gather as former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Members of the audience during a rally for former U.S. President Donald Trump outside Schnecksville Fire Hall on April 13, 2024 in Schnecksville, Pa. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Members of the audience during a rally for former U.S. President Donald Trump outside Schnecksville Fire Hall on April 13, 2024 in Schnecksville, Pa. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Ethan Brozman, 11, attends a campaign event with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Ethan Brozman, 11, attends a campaign event with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Attendees gather as former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Attendees gather as former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Attendees gather as former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Attendees gather as former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Attendees gather as former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Attendees gather as former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)

 

Supporters line up on Ritter Court on Saturday, April 13, 2024, ahead of former President Donald Trump's rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Supporters line up on Ritter Court on Saturday, April 13, 2024, ahead of former President Donald Trump’s rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
A large gathering of Trump supporters stand roadside to watch his motorcade arrive at the rally on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
A large gathering of Trump supporters stand roadside to watch his motorcade arrive at the rally on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Donald Trump's airplane, a Boeing 757-2J4 parks on the at Hangar 7 at LVIA in Allentown, during his rally at Schecksville Fire Company. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Donald Trump’s airplane, a Boeing 757-2J4 parks on the at Hangar 7 at LVIA in Allentown, during his rally at Schecksville Fire Company. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Donald Trump's motorcade travels on Route 309 North Saturday, April 13, 2024 just before arriving at his rally at Schecksville Fire Company. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Donald Trump’s motorcade travels on Route 309 North Saturday, April 13, 2024 just before arriving at his rally at Schecksville Fire Company. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump's motorcade arrives at his rally Saturday night, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump’s motorcade arrives at his rally Saturday night, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
A camper with Donald Trump memorabilia was parked near the rally Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Schecksville Fire Company. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
A camper with Donald Trump memorabilia was parked near the rally Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Schecksville Fire Company. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
A supporter wearing a Trump mask is seen as the crowd waits for former President Donald Trump to take the stage at a campaign rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
A supporter wearing a Trump mask is seen as the crowd waits for former President Donald Trump to take the stage at a campaign rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
The crowd waits for former President Donald Trump to take the stage at a campaign rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
The crowd waits for former President Donald Trump to take the stage at a campaign rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
The crowd enters the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds Saturday, Aug. 13, 2024, for the Trump rally. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
The crowd enters the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds Saturday, Aug. 13, 2024, for the Trump rally. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
U.S. Rep. Fred Keller of Pennsylvania's 12th District attends the Trump rally Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
U.S. Rep. Fred Keller of Pennsylvania’s 12th District attends the Trump rally Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Tammy Ayers of Hop Bottom, left, and Linda Bonczkiewicz of Dalton attend the Trump rally Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Tammy Ayers of Hop Bottom, left, and Linda Bonczkiewicz of Dalton attend the Trump rally Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Judy Austin of Marydel, Delaware, left, and Rose Sherlinski of Wilkes Barre, attend the Trump rally Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Judy Austin of Marydel, Delaware, left, and Rose Sherlinski of Wilkes Barre, attend the Trump rally Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Gates open at the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Gates open at the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Dick Muehleisen of Scott Township attends the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Dick Muehleisen of Scott Township attends the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Jill Troutman and Karen Pfeiffer, both of Schnecksville, attend the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Jill Troutman and Karen Pfeiffer, both of Schnecksville, attend the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former Chester County Sheriff Bunny Welsh, a candidate for RNC delegate in Pennsylvania's 6th District, is seen ahead of the Trump rally Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former Chester County Sheriff Bunny Welsh, a candidate for RNC delegate in Pennsylvania’s 6th District, is seen ahead of the Trump rally Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Supporters line up on Ritter Court on Saturday, April 13, 2024, ahead of former President Donald Trump's rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Anthony Salamone/The Morning Call)
Supporters line up on Ritter Court on Saturday, April 13, 2024, ahead of former President Donald Trump’s rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Anthony Salamone/The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump supporters arrived early Saturday, April 13, 2024, to secure their spot ahead of his rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump supporters arrived early Saturday, April 13, 2024, to secure their spot ahead of his rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Victoria Spencer of Albrightsville, left, Beth Jaindl of Newport, Kathy Kocher of Slatington, and Jackie Cox of Orefield, far right, arrived at 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, hours before former President Donald Trump's rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Victoria Spencer of Albrightsville, left, Beth Jaindl of Newport, Kathy Kocher of Slatington, and Jackie Cox of Orefield, far right, arrived at 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, hours before former President Donald Trump’s rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Damian Riebe, 11, of Bethlehem stands in front of a monster truck at the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Damian Riebe, 11, of Bethlehem stands in front of a monster truck at the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Bentley, 3, of Thomasville, Ga., attends the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Bentley, 3, of Thomasville, Ga., attends the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump supporters brave the elements Saturday, April 13, 2024, before his rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former President Donald Trump supporters brave the elements Saturday, April 13, 2024, before his rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Kayleigh Klotz of Schnecksville shows her support for former President Donald Trump hours before his rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Kayleigh Klotz of Schnecksville shows her support for former President Donald Trump hours before his rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Tim Rex of Northampton arrived at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, to secure a spot ahead of his rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Tim Rex of Northampton arrived at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, to secure a spot ahead of his rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
A sign at the Burger King on Route 309, near the site of a campaign rally by former President Donald Trump on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. Fairgrounds, asks him to come in for a whopper. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
A sign at the Burger King on Route 309, near the site of a campaign rally by former President Donald Trump on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. Fairgrounds, asks him to come in for a whopper. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Stephen Toth of Macungie, who owns Physical Graffiti-Tee's in Allentown, stopped by the Burger King to grab some lunch and smoke about his support for Trump ahead of a rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. Toth was selling T-shirts along Route 309. (Anthony Salamone/The Morning Call)
Stephen Toth of Macungie, who owns Physical Graffiti-Tee’s in Allentown, stopped by the Burger King to grab some lunch and smoke about his support for Trump ahead of a rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. Toth was selling T-shirts along Route 309. (Anthony Salamone/The Morning Call)
Kathy Kocher of Slatington shows off her Make America Great Again nails Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Trump rally in Schnecksville. Kocher arrived at 6 a.m. to grab her spot. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Kathy Kocher of Slatington shows off her Make America Great Again nails Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Trump rally in Schnecksville. Kocher arrived at 6 a.m. to grab her spot. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Zachery Elbert of Germansville is seen on his 2008 Chevy off-road mudding truck Saturday, April 13, 2024, ahead of the Trump rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Zachery Elbert of Germansville is seen on his 2008 Chevy off-road mudding truck Saturday, April 13, 2024, ahead of the Trump rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Robb Wolters of Allentown, left, Chris Frey of Kutztown and her husband Bob Frey attend the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Robb Wolters of Allentown, left, Chris Frey of Kutztown and her husband Bob Frey attend the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
A sampling of the pro-Donald Trump merchandise at the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
A sampling of the pro-Donald Trump merchandise at the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Jeff Ciulla, Tina Strick and Michelle Ciulla, all of Pottsville, try to stay warm Saturday, April 13, 2024, ahead of the Trump rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Jeff Ciulla, Tina Strick and Michelle Ciulla, all of Pottsville, try to stay warm Saturday, April 13, 2024, ahead of the Trump rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Trump flags wave in the wind Saturday, April 13, 2024, ahead of former President Donald Trump's rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Trump flags wave in the wind Saturday, April 13, 2024, ahead of former President Donald Trump’s rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Justin Fuchs of Cazenovia, New York, holds up his MAGA license plate Saturday, April 13, 2024, ahead of the Trump rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Justin Fuchs of Cazenovia, New York, holds up his MAGA license plate Saturday, April 13, 2024, ahead of the Trump rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Rachel Castillo of Hoboken, New Jersey, sports USA sunglasses Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Trump rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Rachel Castillo of Hoboken, New Jersey, sports USA sunglasses Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Trump rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Traffic is seen at Route 309 and Ritter Court in North Whitehall Township on Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024, ahead of former President Donald Trump's rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Traffic is seen at Route 309 and Ritter Court in North Whitehall Township on Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024, ahead of former President Donald Trump’s rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
An official directs traffic at Route 309 and Ritter Court in North Whitehall Township on Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024, ahead of former President Donald Trump's rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
An official directs traffic at Route 309 and Ritter Court in North Whitehall Township on Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024, ahead of former President Donald Trump’s rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Vendor Dan Kintner of Souderton sells Trump merchandise Saturday, April 13, 2024, on Route 309 ahead of former President Donald Trump's rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Vendor Dan Kintner of Souderton sells Trump merchandise Saturday, April 13, 2024, on Route 309 ahead of former President Donald Trump’s rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Vendor Dan Kintner of Souderton sells Trump merchandise Saturday, April 13, 2024, on Route 309 ahead of former President Donald Trump's rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Vendor Dan Kintner of Souderton sells Trump merchandise Saturday, April 13, 2024, on Route 309 ahead of former President Donald Trump’s rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Vendor Dan Kintner of Souderton sells Trump merchandise Saturday, April 13, 2024, on Route 309 ahead of former President Donald Trump's rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Vendor Dan Kintner of Souderton sells Trump merchandise Saturday, April 13, 2024, on Route 309 ahead of former President Donald Trump’s rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
John Russell of Aurora, Illinois, drove 11.5 hours to attend the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
John Russell of Aurora, Illinois, drove 11.5 hours to attend the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Jim Crawford of Bloomsbury, N.J., wears a sling his wife made for him at the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Jim Crawford of Bloomsbury, N.J., wears a sling his wife made for him at the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
The crowd cheers as the sun peeks through the clouds Saturday, April 13, 2024, ahead of former President Donald Trump's rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
The crowd cheers as the sun peeks through the clouds Saturday, April 13, 2024, ahead of former President Donald Trump’s rally at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
"Patriot Will" attends the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
“Patriot Will” attends the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Sam Wakeley of Chalfont attends the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Sam Wakeley of Chalfont attends the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Dorothy Minnich, of Whitehall, Pam Agard of Unadilla, New York, Constandina Roux of Butternut, New York, and Liz Hahn of Whitehall try and stay warm ahead of the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Dorothy Minnich, of Whitehall, Pam Agard of Unadilla, New York, Constandina Roux of Butternut, New York, and Liz Hahn of Whitehall try and stay warm ahead of the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

 

Judy Pezzuto of Bushkill Township, Northampton County, and Susan Maxwell of Effort, Monroe County, said they were the first to arrive at the Schnecksville Fire Co. Fairgrounds around 5 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, for the Trump rally. (Anthony Salamone/The Morning Call)
Judy Pezzuto of Bushkill Township, Northampton County, and Susan Maxwell of Effort, Monroe County, said they were the first to arrive at the Schnecksville Fire Co. Fairgrounds around 5 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, for the Trump rally. (Anthony Salamone/The Morning Call)
Along Route 309 in South Whitehall Township, siblings Ken and Kelly Dando held a Palestinian flag, as well as a small poster inviting people to a “traitor convention” ahead of former President Donald Trump’s rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. Fairgrounds. (Anthony Salamone/The Morning Call)
Heather Marsello of Schnecksville, shown next to her husband Joe, was wearing a "Biden" hoodie that described him as a one-star president at the Trump rally Saturday, April 23, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Anthony Salamone/The Morning Call)
Heather Marsello of Schnecksville, shown next to her husband Joe, was wearing a “Biden” hoodie that described him as a one-star president at the Trump rally Saturday, April 23, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Anthony Salamone/The Morning Call)
Gates open at the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Gates open at the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Dick Muehleisen of Scott Township attends the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Dick Muehleisen of Scott Township attends the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Jill Troutman and Karen Pfeiffer, both of Schnecksville, attend the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Jill Troutman and Karen Pfeiffer, both of Schnecksville, attend the Trump rally Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former Chester County Sheriff Bunny Welsh, a candidate for RNC delegate in Pennsylvania's 6th District, is seen ahead of the Trump rally Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
Former Chester County Sheriff Bunny Welsh, a candidate for RNC delegate in Pennsylvania’s 6th District, is seen ahead of the Trump rally Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
The scene inside the Trump rally as gates first opened Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)
The scene inside the Trump rally as gates first opened Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024, at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)