Trump to hold massive rally at Madison Square Garden as he eyes blue states
New York, New York - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is reportedly about to set out on an "arena tour" that includes stops at large venues in blue states.
Trump campaign officials have confirmed the tour with Politico, revealing that it will include a rally near Coachella, California, on Saturday and another at the famed Madison Square Garden in New York on October 27.
The officials claim the venues were chosen because the campaign has recently seen "an uptick in public interest" and "crowd size growth."
In a statement regarding the Coachella visit, the Trump campaign took a shot at his Democratic rival Kamala Harris and her allies, as "the notorious 'California Dream' has turned into a nightmare for everyday Americans."
"Californians are suffocating under rising prices for everything from groceries to housing, thanks to Kamalanomics," the campaign added.
Why is Trump targeting blue states?
With only 27 days until the election on November 5, the decision to hit California and New York, which have consistently supported Democrats in presidential elections for years, has been met with skepticism, as some critics believe he should be focusing on gaining support in crucial battleground states.
But Trump has stated in the past that he strongly believes he can flip blue states like New Jersey and California.
During an interview earlier this year, Trump teased a possible rally at MSG, arguing that New Yorkers are "angry" and "unhappy," adding, "I think they're gonna vote for me."
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