Donald Trump fires up supporters at Phoenix rally
Jul 11, 2015, 4:22 PM | Updated: 5:55 pm
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign arrived in Phoenix amid much fanfare from supporters and those against.
Room starting to fill up as people wait for #TrumpinAZ. pic.twitter.com/5AZmGRTRUC
— Tyler Bassett (@Tyler_Bassett) July 11, 2015
Trump arrived shortly after 3 p.m. after being delayed about an hour after he gave a speech earlier in Las Vegas.
.@realDonaldTrump has arrived. #Trump2016 @KTAR923 pic.twitter.com/HrqvmHO0TP
— Cooper Rummell (@CooperRummell) July 11, 2015
Trump, who has been talking about illegal immigration since he announced his candidacy, started his speech by talking about the issue.
.@realDonaldTrump “We have to stop illegal immigration… the situation is out of control.” (crowd erupts) @KTAR923
— Cooper Rummell (@CooperRummell) July 11, 2015
In addition to speaking on illegal immigration, Trump talked about trade.
.@realDonaldTrump “We're being taken apart piece by piece” (talking about international trade) #TrumpInAZ @KTAR923
— Cooper Rummell (@CooperRummell) July 11, 2015
Trump touched on many subjects, including China.
Trump: China laughs at our stupidity. We have people who don't have a clue.
— Joseph Huizenga (@JoeHuizenga) July 11, 2015
Trump spent a good portion of his speech talking about various companies he had a history with.
Donald Trump explaining his side of story against many companies who have dropped or went against him. Naming many ppl. #TrumpinAZ @KTAR923
— Tyler Bassett (@Tyler_Bassett) July 11, 2015
Trump later came back to the topic of immigration.
. @realDonaldTrump advocates for faster legal immigration process. #TrumpinAZ @KTAR923
— Cooper Rummell (@CooperRummell) July 11, 2015
He touched on the Democratic Presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
. @realDonaldTrump ” @HillaryClinton was the worst Secretary of State the US has ever seen. The world blew up around her.” @KTAR923
— Cooper Rummell (@CooperRummell) July 11, 2015
Trump would continue speaking for over an hour at the event.
Trump wraps up at just over an hour. He talked & touched base on many, many topics. Says will file on Thu #TrumpinAZ pic.twitter.com/tlBAq1dapV
— Tyler Bassett (@Tyler_Bassett) July 11, 2015
#TrumpinAZ event wraps up. @realDonaldTrump touches on numerous topics but immigration by far key focus. Building reached capacity. @KTAR923
— Cooper Rummell (@CooperRummell) July 11, 2015
The event was moved from the Arizona Biltmore to the Phoenix Convention Center after the demand outgrew the Biltmore.
People started to arriving at the convention center around 1 p.m.
Was just told line is wrapped around entire Phoenix Convention Center for #TrumpinAZ event.
— Tyler Bassett (@Tyler_Bassett) July 11, 2015
Outside there was a mix of protests over Trump’s remarks against illegal immigration. Meanwhile inside supporters heard from the mother of Mesa police officer, Brandon Mendoza who was killed by an illegal immigrant.
At one point Trump’s speech was interrupted by protesters.
#TrumpinAZ event wraps up. @realDonaldTrump touches on numerous topics but immigration by far key focus. Building reached capacity. @KTAR923
— Cooper Rummell (@CooperRummell) July 11, 2015
Protestors get booed at #TrumpInPHX event. @KTAR923 pic.twitter.com/4G9wKzU78r
— Cooper Rummell (@CooperRummell) July 11, 2015
