MENDON, Unwell. — 1000’s crammed the Adams County Fairgrounds for a sweltering “Save America!” Rally, that includes former President Donald Trump and his proponents, together with Colorado U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Rifle).
Trump publicly endorsed U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-Oakland) over her opponent, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) for Illinois fifteenth congressional district. In a transfer which stunned a few of these in attendance, Trump additionally endorsed State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) within the gubernatorial race out of a crowded area of Republican candidates.
Illinois’ main election is on June 28. See photos from the rally beneath.
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A volunteer reaches right into a cooler adorned with marketing campaign indicators in assist of Donald Trump and Mary Miller on Saturday throughout a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon, Unwell.
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Christena Kincaid, 42, of Flint, Mich., exhibits off a tattoo in honor of former President Donald Trump on Saturday earlier than a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon, Unwell. Kincaid mentioned this marks her sixth Trump rally attended, and funds the journeys via live-streaming on the social media software TikTok.
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James Walker, 61, of Mendon, Unwell., poses subsequent to his semi-truck wrapped in army artwork in honor of his fallen son Jeffrey, who was a part of the Marines and killed in fight, on Saturday on the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon, Unwell.
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Adam Radogna, 32, of Cleveland, Oh., waves an enormous flag disputing the outcomes of the 2020 Presidential Election on Saturday, June 25, 2022, throughout a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon, Unwell.
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Colorado U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Rifle) does an interview with Brian Glenn, a correspondent on Proper Facet Broadcasting Community, on Saturday throughout a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds.
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Illinois U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-Oakland) waves to the gang as Colorado U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Rifle) gestures in the direction of her on Saturday throughout a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds.
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Former President Donald Trump’s supporters hear attentively on Saturday at a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon.
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A whole bunch cheer as Mike Lindell, a Donald Trump ally and MyPillow CEO, throws up his hand on Saturday, throughout a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds.
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Former President Donald Trump gestures towards the gang on Saturday at a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon, Unwell. Trump touted the Supreme Court docket’s resolution to overturn Roe v. Wade, which enshrined protections round abortion care.
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1000’s of Donald Trump supporters cheer as the previous president turns in the direction of them on Saturday at a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds.
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Former President Donald Trump tosses out hats studying “Save America” on Saturday at a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon, Unwell.
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Former President Donald Trump takes within the crowd on Saturday at a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon, Unwell.
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Caden Goodwin, 13, leans on a railing whereas listening to former President Donald Trump on Saturday at a “Save America!” Rally held within the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon, Unwell.
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Former President Donald Trump kisses Illinois U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-Oakland) on the cheek on Saturday at a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon, Unwell.
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Illinois U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-Oakland) speaks subsequent to former President Donald Trump, who endorsed Miller for Illinois’ fifteenth Congressional District, on Saturday throughout a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon, Unwell.
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Illinois State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) speaks subsequent to former President Donald Trump, who spontaneously endorsed Bailey for Illinois’ gubernatorial race, on Saturday throughout a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds.
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A Donald Trump supporter cheers as the previous president speaks about transgender folks on Saturday at a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds.
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1000’s of Donald Trump supporters pack in to take heed to the previous president communicate on Saturday at a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon, Unwell.
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1000’s of Donald Trump supporters pack in to take heed to the previous president communicate on Saturday at a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds.
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A Donald Trump supporters appears to be like again in the direction of the media pen as the previous president speaks on Saturday at a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds.
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Eric Greitens, U.S. Senate-hopeful and former Governor of Missouri, walks to a crowd of Donald Trump followers on Saturday at a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon.
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Former President Donald Trump speaks to hundreds on Saturday at a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds.
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Members of the published media report President Donald Trump talking on Saturday at a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds.
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A person who requested to go by “Uncle Jam”, 63, of Gainesville, Fla., reacts as former President Donald Trump speaks on Saturday throughout a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon, Unwell.
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1000’s of Donald Trump supporters take heed to the previous president communicate on Saturday at a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds.
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Pam Dawson, 64, of Pevely, Mo., rejoices within the rain after former President Donald Trump’s rally on Saturday at a “Save America!” Rally on the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon, Unwell. “He speaks the reality,” Dawson mentioned of the previous president’s speech. “I used to be fired from the hospital, BJC Hospitals, for talking the reality about COVID — I simply mentioned masks don’t work, COVID is just like the flu and so they exaggerate the numbers.”
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