Thousands of supporters turned out early on Wednesday for President Donald Trump’s campaign rally being held in Panama City, Florida, Wednesday night. The gates were opened one hour early as several attendees waiting in line wilted in the strong Florida sun and ambulances were called in.
Photos posted earlier of the scene outside the Aaron Bessant Amphitheater capture the crowd before the surge of attendees in the mid-afternoon. Because the gates opened an hour early this writer was unable to do a second pass of the line. However, thousands are filling the amphitheater as this report is being filed.
Video of line around 1 p.m.CDT:
Early arrivals for President Trump Panama City Beach, Florida rally. Video taken about an hour ago. pic.twitter.com/PCOLkLPxJc
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Voter registration drive:
GOP encouraging voter registration at President Trump Panama City Beach, Florida rally. Volunteers walking the line to register voters. pic.twitter.com/lIvOhtyI8X
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Florida-based Blacks for Trumps are at the rally. Bye Bye Dens hat is a big hit.
Man with Blacks for Trump wears a ByeByeDems hat in VIP line for Panama City Beach, Florida rally. pic.twitter.com/L8jpRZlfjc
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Front of the line for President Trump Panama City Beach, Florida rally. pic.twitter.com/zl2sAzBLMx
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Trump supporters from Alabama and Georgia wait in line under shade trees for Panama City Beach, Florida rally. pic.twitter.com/51pvRZKIqI
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Trump supporters wait in line under shade trees for Panama City Beach, Florida rally. pic.twitter.com/KeTJ1pq4ml
— Kristinn Taylor (@KristinnFR) May 8, 2019
Trump supporters wait in line under shade trees for Panama City Beach, Florida rally. pic.twitter.com/dMqGmG8QoA
— Kristinn Taylor (@KristinnFR) May 8, 2019
Official campaign merchandise tent set up on line for President Trump Panama City Beach, Florida rally. pic.twitter.com/Nox1IZtf3d
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Reporter on the move covering Trump supporters in line for Panama City Beach, Florida rally. pic.twitter.com/kiW2PRZyRY
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Beginning of extended line in Dillard's parking lot for President Trump Panama City Beach, Florida rally. pic.twitter.com/PeF3dKT02e
— Kristinn Taylor (@KristinnFR) May 8, 2019
About ninety minutes ago, end of line for President Trump Panama City Beach, Florida rally. Back in a while with more… pic.twitter.com/XWDTMPgVi9
— Kristinn Taylor (@KristinnFR) May 8, 2019