What to know about Trump’s ‘Save America’ rally in Johnston County, NC on Saturday
UPDATE: Follow live updates from the rally here.
Former President Donald Trump will attract hundreds of people to North Carolina this weekend to build support around endorsed Republican candidates for Congress ahead of the upcoming 2022 elections.
As part of Trump’s “Save America” event, several GOP guest speakers will rally their supporters, and Trump is expected to talk about his support of U.S. Rep. Ted Budd’s bid for the Republican seat in the Senate being vacated by Sen. Richard Burr.
Speakers for the outdoor event include Budd along with U.S. Reps. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, Dan Bishop of North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District and Greg Murphy of the 3rd District.
N.C. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson was announced among the latest speakers to be added. Bo Hines, a Congressional candidate for the 13th Congressional District, also is on the lineup.
Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s rally, from where it will be held to whether you can camp out in an RV.
Where is the Trump rally in NC?
The “Save America” rally is being held outdoors at The Farm at 95, an event and wedding venue that has the capacity for over 400 people in its outdoor event area.
The Farm at 95 is at 215 Batten Road near Interstate 95 in the town of Selma, a town of approximately 6,300 people located about 30 miles southeast of Raleigh.
The event is rain or shine. Weather is forecast to be mostly sunny in the upper 50s, but attendees are instructed by the venue to be aware of the forecast and to dress accordingly.
There will be an ADA entrance and bathrooms available. Accessible parking and seating will also be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Food and drinks are available inside and outside the event by vendors. Outside food is not allowed inside the event.
Trump held a rally there just days before the 2016 presidential election. Former Vice President Mike Pence also rallied crowds there in October 2020, in support of Trump’s reelection.
Are there road closures?
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol told The News & Observer there are no planned road closures for the event.
When is the Trump rally in NC?
Parking for the event opens at 8 a.m. and doors open at 2 p.m.
The event is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. and Trump is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to show up as early as they can since admission will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and there will be “increased security” because of large crowds, according to the venue’s FAQ posted on Facebook.
Camping in an RV will be allowed, and people can arrive in their RVs as early as Thursday after contacting event staff, according the venue.
How to get tickets for Trump rally
General admission tickets for the rally can be requested by filling out an online form at donaldjtrump.com/events.
Tickets are being allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and a maximum of two tickets can be requested per phone number, according to rally organizers.
After submitting your request, you’ll receive a text message to confirm the tickets. You won’t be registered to attend until you verify the tickets by phone.
What can people bring? What can’t they bring?
People aren’t allowed to bring chairs into the event. The venue will have available limited seating.
Attendees can bring their own medical supplies, wheelchairs, walkers and service animals.
The list of prohibited items is long. Attendees cannot bring umbrellas, coolers, alcoholic drinks, poles, e-cigarettes, drones, laser lights, glass, thermal or metal containers and selfie sticks.
Attendees can bring their own food and water if it is “medically necessary,” according to the venue.
Weapons, firearms, pepper spray and mace are prohibited.
Outside items for showing support at the rally also aren’t allowed, such as banners, signs, placards, balls, balloons, noisemakers and drums.
How to watch Trump rally online
Newsmax will carry the rally online starting at 6 p.m. Find the channel for your provider at newsmaxtv.com/findus.
Rumble, a right-leaning website, is expected to livestream Trump’s speech at 7 p.m. Right Side Broadcasting Network will stream it all day on its YouTube channel.
Avi Bajpai contributed to this story.
This story was originally published April 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM with the headline "What to know about Trump’s ‘Save America’ rally in Johnston County, NC on Saturday."
