The Austin Police Department is asking people to avoid the downtown area from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday because of heavy traffic and road closures due to multiple rallies and the American Freedom Tour.
Democratic and abortion rights groups will also be having rallies.
Chris Widener, president of the American Freedom Tour, says he wants the event to be a place for conservatives to get together. "How often do we get a former Republican president in Austin, Texas? We're very excited about this.
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