Donald Trump declares that “winning over” the South Bronx, a Democrat stronghold, was a “lovefest” with a sizable turnout.

Donald Trump, the former US president, staged a boisterous rally in the South Bronx on Thursday. In an attempt to win over minority voters, he sought to target one of the most Democratic counties in the country; he claims that the outcome was a huge victory for the campaign.

Days before a Manhattan jury is scheduled to deliberate on felony charges in his criminal hush money trial, the rally in Crotona Park was his first significant campaign appearance in New York since 2016.

Trump spoke to a boisterous assembly of supporters, many of whom were Hispanic and Black. He presented himself as President Joe Biden’s inferior when it came to representing minority groups, particularly when it came to immigration-related matters. Even though the park can only hold 3,500 people, thousands more congregated outside.

“Build the wall” cries from the audience followed Trump’s statement that “the biggest negative impact of the influx of migrants in New York is against our Black population and our Hispanic population who are losing their jobs, losing their housing, and losing everything they can lose.”

Trump stated as he concluded his speech that he was unsure of the welcome he would receive in the Bronx when he got up on Thursday.

“I said, ‘I wonder, will it be hostile or will it be friendly?’” he replied. “It was quite cordial. It was an extravagant romantic event.

Importance of South Bronx’s big turnout for Trump
In New York City, the Bronx has historically been the most Democratic borough. In 2012, Barack Obama received the greatest percentage of votes in the borough—91.2%—of any state. In 2020, Biden secured 83.5% of the borough. Merely 16% of the vote went to Trump.

There were also protests, with union members holding posters that said, “The Bronx says no to Trump,” and the Bronx Democratic Party hosting a counter-event. State Representative Amanda Septimo, a Democrat, denounced Trump’s visit and charged that he was taking advantage of the community’s problems without providing answers.

According to U.S. Census data, the area Trump visited is predominately non-white, with 31% of population being Black and 65% of residents being Hispanic. Roughly 35 percent of people are impoverished.

Trump’s New York campaign for the presidency
While he is confined to New York awaiting his trial, Trump has scheduled a number of local events, including this rally. He’s been to a firehouse, a construction site, and a bodega in Harlem in the last six weeks, but this was his first public gathering in the Bronx.

Rep. Byron Donalds, a Republican from Florida and possible running mate, stated at the rally, “The strategy is to show the voters of the Bronx and New York that this isn’t your typical presidential election.” “To represent everyone and put our nation back on track, Donald Trump is here.”

During his speech, Trump attacked Biden’s handling of the problems facing New York City, such as the filthy subway system, the abundance of needles lying around, and the difficulties presented by immigrants. Trump claimed, “Joe Biden is not getting the job done for the Bronx.” “Our subways look worse than a Third World country, are filthy and dangerous, and the ceiling tiles are falling down.”

Reactions from Bronx residents to Trump’s meeting are varied as thousands assemble.
There were demonstrations against Trump, despite the fact that many residents agreed with his message. Longtime Bronx residents Margarita Rosario and Muhammad Ali, an immigrant from Bangladesh, expressed their dissatisfaction with the current government and their confidence in Trump’s capacity to change their financial circumstances.

With placards reading, “The Bronx says no to Trump,” some demonstrators accused the president of taking advantage of the problems facing the neighbourhood without providing answers.

The Trump team thinks he can weaken the support that Biden has among Hispanic and Black voters, especially among younger males who are dissatisfied with their economic opportunities. In addition, he made the argument—vehemently disputed by Biden’s allies—that his legal struggles make him accessible to Black voters fed up with the criminal justice system.

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