President Trump visits Gastonia
(October 28, 2020 Issue)
By Loretta Cozart
President Trump made a campaign stop at Gastonia on Wednesday, October 21 at 7 pm. Initially, the rally was to accommodate 15,000 at Gaston Municipal Airport, but an estimated 23,000 people attended according to event officials. Seating was provided for 800 and the rest stood to hear President Trump.
Parking was not allowed at the rally site. Instead, satellite parking lots across Gaston County were utilized and supporters were bused in from Carolina Speedway, Eastridge Mall, Evangel Assembly of God, Forestview High School, Martha Rivers Park, Robinson Elementary, Sandy Plains Baptist Church, Union Presbyterian Church and, W.A. Bess Elementary.
The gates opened at 8 am and the president began speaking shortly after 7 pm. His speech lasted about an hour. Many supporters spent 12 hours at the facility. After the long day, attendees returned to the buses for a ride back to their vehicles. Attendees from Kings Mountain shared photos of the rally with the Herald.
By Loretta Cozart
President Trump made a campaign stop at Gastonia on Wednesday, October 21 at 7 pm. Initially, the rally was to accommodate 15,000 at Gaston Municipal Airport, but an estimated 23,000 people attended according to event officials. Seating was provided for 800 and the rest stood to hear President Trump.
Parking was not allowed at the rally site. Instead, satellite parking lots across Gaston County were utilized and supporters were bused in from Carolina Speedway, Eastridge Mall, Evangel Assembly of God, Forestview High School, Martha Rivers Park, Robinson Elementary, Sandy Plains Baptist Church, Union Presbyterian Church and, W.A. Bess Elementary.
The gates opened at 8 am and the president began speaking shortly after 7 pm. His speech lasted about an hour. Many supporters spent 12 hours at the facility. After the long day, attendees returned to the buses for a ride back to their vehicles. Attendees from Kings Mountain shared photos of the rally with the Herald.