U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump abruptly canceled a campaign rally in North Carolina on Saturday because of an incoming storm, telling the crowd he was 'devastated' and promising to return to the battleground state soon.
Item 1 of 3 Storm clouds are seen over a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump, in Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S., April 20, 2024. REUTERS/Brian SnyderStorm clouds are seen over a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump, in Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S., April 20, 2024. REUTERS/Brian SnyderWILMINGTON, North Carolina, April 20 - U.S.
Trump called into the outdoor rally from his private jet about 30 minutes before he was due to appear at an airport in Wilmington, instructing everyone to leave immediately because of safety concerns as lightning flashed overhead. "I'm devastated that this could happen but we want to keep everybody safe," Trump said, his voice amplified by speakers to thousands of supporters, many of whom had lined up since early morning in hot and humid conditions.in New York stemming from a hush-money payment to a porn star. With jury selection completed, opening statements were expected to begin on Monday.
Both the Biden and Trump campaigns have set their sights on winning North Carolina, one of six or seven swing states that will likely determine the outcome in November. Trump narrowly won the state in 2020 over Biden. Get weekly news and analysis on the U.S. elections and how it matters to the world with the newsletter On the Campaign Trail. Sign upTaiwan's military said on Sunday it will discuss with the United States how to use funding for Taipei included in a $95 billion legislative package mostly providing assistance to Ukraine and Israel, as Chinese warplanes again got close to the island.
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