Former President Donald Trump held a town hall event on Monday night in Oaks, Pennsylvania, alongside South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem.
As he addressed supporters in this key battleground state, Trump emphasized the importance of Pennsylvania in the upcoming election, stating, “We win Pennsylvania, we win this great commonwealth, we are going to win the whole ballgame.”
Trump’s town hall, however, was interrupted twice due to medical emergencies in the crowd, cutting short the question-and-answer session. Initially focused on topics like immigration and economic concerns, the event shifted when attendees needed medical attention.
After the first interruption, Trump had the song “Ave Maria” played over the speakers as the situation was handled. When a second attendee required assistance, Trump requested security to open the doors to improve ventilation, jokingly asking if anyone else needed medical attention.
Following these interruptions, rather than resuming the planned Q&A, Trump opted to entertain the crowd with a series of his favorite songs.
His staff played tracks like “Time to Say Goodbye” by Andrea Bocelli and Luciano Pavarotti, “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World” by James Brown, and the ever-popular “YMCA.” The music continued with additional songs like “Hallelujah” and “Nothing Compares 2 U,” creating an impromptu concert atmosphere.
Trump used the rally to galvanize his supporters, urging them to vote and repeatedly underscoring the strategic importance of Pennsylvania. He reminded attendees of the state’s influence, noting that winning Pennsylvania is critical to securing a victory in the general election.
Experts agree that Pennsylvania is a crucial battleground, with its 19 electoral votes potentially tipping the scales for either Trump or Vice President Harris.
While Trump was rallying in Oaks, Vice President Kamala Harris was holding her own event in Erie, Pennsylvania, a county that has switched allegiances in recent elections.
Harris criticized Trump for comments suggesting military action against protestors, drawing a sharp contrast with the former president’s rhetoric.
In the latest polls, Trump and Harris are virtually tied in Pennsylvania, with less than a 1 percentage point difference between them. This tight race reflects the high stakes for both campaigns, as they vie for influence in this critical state.
Trump’s decision to turn a disrupted event into a music-filled gathering was described as “something very special” by campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung, who praised Trump’s unique approach.
As the election draws near, both campaigns are focusing heavily on Pennsylvania, which could be the state that ultimately decides the outcome.
