Donald Trump said he plans to hold his post-coronavirus campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This will be the president's first campaign rally in more than three months. Aside from that, he also confirmed that he plans to resume rallies in North Carolina, Arizona, Florida, as well as Texas.
In short, the president plans to resume rallies in three traditional swing states that play vital roles in presidential contests. If recent polls are anything to go by, there's a close race between Trump and the presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden in Texas.
Pointing out that they have had a great run at rallies, Trump told reporters on June 10 that they are gearing up to restart rallies. Since they came down on the escalator, Trump said he thinks there hasn't been an empty seat, referring to his 2016 presidential campaign launch.
Trump confirmed that the Tulsa rally will be hosted in a beautiful new venue, appreciating the great job done by the state to restrict the spread of coronavirus. As of June 10, Oklahoma has 7,300 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 353 people succumbing to the deadly disease.
The president revealed the states in where he wants to restart his rallies in a roundtable discussion with conservative media personalities and African American administration. Details about the methods the campaign plans to adopt to ensure the safety of the large gatherings is still scarce.
It is worth noting that these rallies attract a large crowd, and Trump confirmed this by admitting that the rallies would be big. The president's campaign revealed earlier this week that it is gearing up to restart rallies, which they were forced to withhold citing the coronavirus pandemic, The Hill reported.
In a bid to reopen businesses, governors across the nation have started lifting the states' stay-at-home orders, leading to a spike in coronavirus cases, as well as hospitalizations in several states including North Carolina, Arizona, Texas, and Florida. Following Charlotte, N.C. governor's suggestion to scale down convention by allowing fewer attendees, face coverings, and social distancing, Trump vowed to pull the Republican National Convention out of the state.
Trump said the rally will take place there at the right time, adding that he had no choice but to move the convention to a different state. Except for a few official trips, Trump has remained holed up in the White House for nearly three months, which probably explains why he is restlessly waiting to resume campaign activities, especially his rallies as it gives him a chance to excite his supporters.