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See photos of former President Donald Trump at Charlotte rally in Bojangles Coliseum

Former President Donald Trump acknowledges the applause of supporters during a rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump acknowledges the applause of supporters during a rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Two weeks ago, former President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.

On Wednesday, the Republican nominee for president held a rally in Charlotte, N.C., at Bojangles Coliseum.

Here are the images from the rally.

Former President Donald Trump turns and greets supporters behind the podium at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump turns and greets supporters behind the podium at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A supporter listens intently as former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
A supporter listens intently as former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump’s supporters line the railing at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC as the former president speaks during a campaign rally on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump’s supporters line the railing at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC as the former president speaks during a campaign rally on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Crowds stand outside while former President Donald Trump begins to speak at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on July 24, 2024. Many people were still just coming in as Trump began speaking.
Crowds stand outside while former President Donald Trump begins to speak at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on July 24, 2024. Many people were still just coming in as Trump began speaking. PRESTON JENKINS pjenkins@charlotteobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump walks to the podium to speak as supporters cheer at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump walks to the podium to speak as supporters cheer at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump’s supporters stand on the side of the road trying get a glimpse of him as he is arriving at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on July 24, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump’s supporters stand on the side of the road trying get a glimpse of him as he is arriving at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on July 24, 2024. PRESTON JENKINS pjenkins@charlotteobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump claps with supporters during a campaign rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump claps with supporters during a campaign rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Supporters of former President Donald Trump cheer during a rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Supporters of former President Donald Trump cheer during a rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Supporters cheer former President Donald Trump during a rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Supporters cheer former President Donald Trump during a rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump speaks to a crowd inside the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump speaks to a crowd inside the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump’s right ear still has a small bandage covering the wound he sustained during an assassination attempt in Butler, PA.
Former President Donald Trump’s right ear still has a small bandage covering the wound he sustained during an assassination attempt in Butler, PA. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Supporters of the former President Donald Trump cheer and raise their signs high during a rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Supporters of the former President Donald Trump cheer and raise their signs high during a rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump speaks to the crowd during a rally inside the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump speaks to the crowd during a rally inside the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Supporters of former President Donald Trump try to get a glimpse of Trump as he arrives at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on July 24, 2024.
Supporters of former President Donald Trump try to get a glimpse of Trump as he arrives at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on July 24, 2024. PRESTON JENKINS pjenkins@charlotteobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump speaks to a crowd inside the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump speaks to a crowd inside the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Supporters of former President Donald Trump raise their campaign signs high in the air during a rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Supporters of former President Donald Trump raise their campaign signs high in the air during a rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump speaks about how the supporters stayed in place during the assassination attempt in Butler, PA.
Former President Donald Trump speaks about how the supporters stayed in place during the assassination attempt in Butler, PA. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Artist Dan Nelson from Raleigh N.C. draws a painting of former President Donald Trump outside the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on July 24, 2024.
Artist Dan Nelson from Raleigh N.C. draws a painting of former President Donald Trump outside the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on July 24, 2024. PRESTON JENKINS pjenkins@charlotteobserver.com
PRESTON JENKINS pjenkins@charlotteobserver.com
Julian Cuffee waits in line for the arrival of former President Donald Trump at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on July 24, 2024.
Julian Cuffee waits in line for the arrival of former President Donald Trump at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on July 24, 2024. PRESTON JENKINS pjenkins@charlotteobserver.com
Supporters of former President Donald Trump gather outside Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte before the rally on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Supporters of former President Donald Trump gather outside Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte before the rally on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. PRESTON JENKINS pjenkins@charlotteobserver.com
Dan Bishop, U.S. representative for North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District, gives the thumbs up as he meets with House Speaker Tim Moore and other Trump supporters during a rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Dan Bishop, U.S. representative for North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District, gives the thumbs up as he meets with House Speaker Tim Moore and other Trump supporters during a rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A supporter for former President Donald Trump waits inline to get in side the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
A supporter for former President Donald Trump waits inline to get in side the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. PRESTON JENKINS pjenkins@charlotteobserver.com
Supporters of former President Donald Trump wait to get inside the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte for the rally on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Supporters of former President Donald Trump wait to get inside the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte for the rally on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. PRESTON JENKINS pjenkins@charlotteobserver.com
Supporters of former President Donald Trump line the seating area of Bojangles Coliseum showing their support for the former president during a rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Supporters of former President Donald Trump line the seating area of Bojangles Coliseum showing their support for the former president during a rally at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Supporters of former President Donald Trump wait in line to get inside the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte for a rally on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Supporters of former President Donald Trump wait in line to get inside the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte for a rally on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. PRESTON JENKINS pjenkins@charlotteobserver.com

This story was originally published July 24, 2024 at 6:38 PM.

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