President Donald Trump will launch his 2020 re-election campaign on Tuesday evening in Orlando, Florida. Crowds have been waiting for 40 hours to get into the 25,000 capacity Amway Center, and movie screens will be outside for the overflow crowd.
The Trump campaign is also using the 2020 launch event to promote watch parties across the nation and register voters to organize Trump’s grassroots supporters.
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan also launched his re-election campaign in an Orange County (Mile Square Park in Southern California) and went on to win 49 states in trouncing Democrat Walter Mondale. Trump will have a much tougher path back the White House—much of it because of self-inflicted wounds and advisers who are not versed in the America-first agenda that got Trump elected in 2016—and tonight’s rally will be a chance for Trump to try to get his swagger back and energize his supporters.
Stay tuned to Breitbart News throughout the evening for live updates. All times eastern.
—
7:55 PM: Ahead of Trump’s re-election launch, 2020 Dems calling Trump a “racist,” sexist, bigot, etc…
.@realDonaldTrump is a racist. It was racist to target these innocent, young men back then & it is racist to refuse to apologize to them now. I pushed to settle the case because it was the right thing to do after decades of injustice. (1/2)
— Bill de Blasio (@BilldeBlasio) June 18, 2019
I applaud @WhenTheySeeUs for sharing this story with the next generation because the struggle is far from over. (2/2)
— Bill de Blasio (@BilldeBlasio) June 18, 2019
This president doesn’t value women. Let’s replace him with one who does. pic.twitter.com/sFwc4zZeCD
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) June 18, 2019
.@JoeBiden Deputy Campaign Manager @KBeds on Trump’s re-election launch: “Trump is launching his campaign for re-election tonight and the American people face a choice — we can make Trump an aberration or let him fundamentally and forever alter the character of this nation.” pic.twitter.com/fmWh0VDBnD
— Johnny Verhovek (@JTHVerhovek) June 18, 2019
7:45 PM: Crowd inside Amway getting ready for Trump:
Packed house in Orlando for @realDonaldTrump #leadright #trump2020 pic.twitter.com/B6RaPfhp5w
— Rick Gorka (@Rick_Gorka) June 18, 2019
So what is happening here? The wave. The wave is happening. pic.twitter.com/DdDZMAcYQt
— Ryan Gillespie (@byRyanGillespie) June 18, 2019
7:30 PM: Trump Watch Parties Getting Started:
Millions of @realDonaldTrump’s supporters are planning to watch his rally in Orlando tonight.
You won’t want to miss it!https://t.co/yBkBMHVw0k
— Ronna McDaniel (@GOPChairwoman) June 18, 2019
Trump Watch Party Getting Started! #leadright #Oh4Trump pic.twitter.com/UCF3svw22q
— Michael Odioso (@mmerrill81) June 18, 2019
The second Trump Victory training is underway in Grand Rapids. Getting pumped for President Trump’s Rally!#LeadRight #TVMI20 #MAGA @MIGOP @kentgop pic.twitter.com/OKocyd6flz
— Stuart foster (@Stuartf10465071) June 18, 2019
Strong crowd in Rochester for a TVLI training and to watch @realDonaldTrump kick off his 2020 re-election!! #LEADRIGHT pic.twitter.com/AtBKn8xGv7
— Tim Lagerman (@TLagerman) June 18, 2019
A great turnout for Trump 2020! #leadright pic.twitter.com/XblP5CYLXn
— Amy Dent (@AmyD66) June 18, 2019
HCGOP watch party at The Famous Toastery #LeadRight pic.twitter.com/WpK32dP91E
— mark rebolini (@MarkMrebi) June 18, 2019
@mayormattwhite getting the onion burgers ready for tonight watch party for @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/P3Dv6TL6X9
— Canadian County GOP (@gop_can) June 18, 2019
A great watch party for @realDonaldTrump tonight! #leadright #OH4Trump pic.twitter.com/DunLF3AlzO
— Hamilton County GOP (@HamCoGOP) June 18, 2019
Getting ready for the watch party for @realDonaldTrump @mike_pence announcement for re-election for 2020! @GOP @indgop @TeamTrump @L_roundtable #LeadRight #MAGA #IN4Trump pic.twitter.com/UqPTVytRl2
— mwarner95 (@mwarner95) June 18, 2019
Chairman of the Indiana Lincoln Roundtable, Jeff Cardwell hosting a Trump/Pence Watch Party. #leadright #maga #in4trump @L_roundtable pic.twitter.com/8N5aVQkKVd
— Jackie Cissell (@JackieCissell) June 18, 2019
Coweta Trump watch party #MAGA #LeadRight pic.twitter.com/aIeB2HEfFD
— Brant Frost V (@BrantFrostV) June 18, 2019
Gwinnett Trump watch party #MAGA #LeadRight pic.twitter.com/4kzXVRC7iO
— Joe Proenza ?? (@JoeProenza) June 18, 2019
Filling up quick here in Mesquite, NV!! Nevada Republicans can’t wait to re elect @POTUS!! #Leadright #TrumpNV pic.twitter.com/qT9zNONFsN
— Daniel Mendoza (@DmendozaNVGOP) June 18, 2019
Excited to see New Hampshire ? #TrumpVictory RFD @RahnBrianna in action tonight! Supporters of @realDonaldTrump are learning how to amplify our #MAGA ?? message on social media! #LeadRight pic.twitter.com/Qol9StbzVX
— Elissa Voccola (@ElissaVoccola) June 18, 2019
Great crowd in Waukesha to hear from Clayton Henson as we wait to hear from @realDonaldTrump! #LeadRight pic.twitter.com/DcJ1SJuM4e
— ⛪Carlton Huffman?? (@CarltonHuffman) June 18, 2019
State Senator Dan Roberts is in the house for tonight’s festivities with ALGOP Communications Director @JeannieFaherty and Events Director @shannon_whitt. #LeadRight #ALGOPMAGA #MAGA #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/HfLAnz3H8V
— ALGOP (@ALGOP) June 18, 2019
Hanging out at the #Trump2020 announcement watch party! #LatinosforTrump #KAGA #RepublicanWomen #LeadRight pic.twitter.com/LbcBqv25tQ
— Yvonne Perez (@orejitagirl) June 18, 2019
The AL, Jefferson County, and Shelby County Republican Parties are hosting a watch party in Homewood for President Trump’s televised rally. He’s expected to kick off his re-election campaign. pic.twitter.com/Wyy1t2s5ID
— Erin Kelly (@ErinWVTM13) June 18, 2019
In true Wisconsin fashion, brats and beer are being served at tonight’s @realDonaldTrump watch party in Waukesha pic.twitter.com/dluAkeIV5h
— Matt Smith (@mattsmith_news) June 18, 2019
Happening now: Denver watch party for President Donald Trump’s watch Party #coleg #copolitics #kdvr pic.twitter.com/kZiZH5Vq8L
— Joe St. George (@JoeStGeorge) June 18, 2019
We’ve got Chik-Fil-A courtesy of @LancasterCoGOP, for our Trump Watch party! #LeadRight pic.twitter.com/NgpLCp4n6x
— Lancaster Young Republicans (@LancasterYRs) June 18, 2019
Winston-Salem Trump Watch Party pic.twitter.com/6DYU7TI06L
— Toyce Southern (@toyce1962) June 18, 2019
Coweta Trump watch party #MAGA #LeadRight pic.twitter.com/aIeB2HEfFD
— Brant Frost V (@BrantFrostV) June 18, 2019
7:00 PM:
Trump arrives for his 2020 re-election launch in Orlando:
Pres and Mrs Trump step off Air Force One on arrival in Orlando for re-election rally. pic.twitter.com/Y4nc0kCf5T
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) June 18, 2019
And so does Baby Trump/Resistance protesters:
Baby Trump has arrived! #DefeatTrumpFL #WinWithLoveRally pic.twitter.com/pfyVWa9zbJ
— Florida Democrats (@FlaDems) June 18, 2019
Lots of creativity being put into sign making! Huge crowds of Democrats gather outside of Stonewall Bar and discuss the numerous problems their party faces if Trump becomes elected in 2020. pic.twitter.com/7aESP97pvV
— liv_McKelvey (@olivia_McKelvey) June 18, 2019
Trump Supporters Amped:
CAMP OUT‼️
WATCH TONS of @realDonaldTrump supporters camp outside the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida!!!@TeamTrump pic.twitter.com/nxXcwoDihL
— Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) June 18, 2019
MAGA supporters waiting for President @realDonaldTrump through the rain in front of the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida! pic.twitter.com/mU4cPjY4JK
— Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) June 18, 2019
Video: “Blacks For Trump” playing music while waiting for the Trump rally in Orlando to begin.
— Kambree Kawahine Koa (@KamVTV) June 18, 2019
President Trump supporters are now being moved into a fenced in area where across from the Amway Center. 20,000 will be allowed inside the arena when doors open at 4 p.m. Everyone else will watch the rally on a big screen outside. https://t.co/ksAp89MjGm pic.twitter.com/9SaMSehH9u
— Mark Lehman (@MarkLehman6) June 18, 2019
FOUR MORE YEARS ‼️
These Latino Trump supporters traveling from Miami are excited for tonight’s rally in Orlando! #LatinosForTrump @TeamTrump @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/yYWDVsgEGm
— Sarah Matthews (@SarahAMatthews1) June 18, 2019
Diehards waiting in Orlando thunderstorm more than 24 hours before Trump’s 2020 kickoff, which will be a souped up MAGA rally.
Campaign is collecting as much data as possible on Florida voters. To get tickets, audience were required to enter a valid mobile number and email. pic.twitter.com/oFNvqTc0AX
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) June 17, 2019
Donald Trump’s most loyal supporters — carrying American flags, clothed in MAGA hats and selling pro-Trump attire — are crowding outside the Amway Center in anticipation of the president’s reelection campaign launch in Orlando, Florida https://t.co/mxsXBxLdzu pic.twitter.com/fh4VMqlYwI
— POLITICO (@politico) June 18, 2019
Crowds form outside the Amway Center ahead of President Trump’s campaign kickoff rally in Orlando. #TrumpRally pic.twitter.com/rDpj6vet1a
— The Hill (@thehill) June 18, 2019
Trump supporters line up outside the Amway Center in Orlando to see the president kick off his 2020 re-election campaign. More: https://t.co/KtmzYmHjY9 pic.twitter.com/6JFjImB5zG
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) June 18, 2019
Supporters Ready to Host Watch Parties Across the Country:
Millions of @realDonaldTrump’s supporters are planning to watch his rally in Orlando tonight.
You won’t want to miss it!https://t.co/yBkBMHVw0k
— Ronna McDaniel (@GOPChairwoman) June 18, 2019
Want to come hang out with some fellow Patriots in California?
Join us at the Republican National Hispanic Assembly Watch Party to watch Trump announce 2020 campaign.
Details below! Make sure to RSVP! #maga #rnha #latinosfortrump pic.twitter.com/ovyBTXOjrB
— rnha.ca (@rnha_ca) June 13, 2019
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! @realDonaldTrump Campaign has asked me to host a viewing party for re election announcement Tuesday night…YOU’RE INVITED!
Join us @TrumpHillCicero 150 South Pearl Street, Cicero at 7 PM June 18, and watch 45’s announcement on the big screen and projectors! pic.twitter.com/JCgwLKFNt8
— Rob Kendall (@RobMKendall) June 15, 2019
We are hosting a watch party this Tuesday evening in Brownsburg. Please come out Tuesday night and support @realDonaldTrump! pic.twitter.com/tQFVTepznf
— Todd Rokita (@ToddRokitaIN) June 15, 2019
.@ALGOP announcing they’re holding @realDonaldTrump’s re-elect rally watch parties around the state. pic.twitter.com/5Lc5DDssp6
— Reshad Hudson (@ReshadHudson) June 17, 2019
Message about Trump Watch parties from Lt. Gov @LtGovDanForest pic.twitter.com/S0Bjo8q0ff
— Chatham NC GOP (@ChathamGOP) June 18, 2019
Duluth Minnesota is ready to watch @realDonaldTrump kickoff his 2020 campaign tonight at their watch party #LeadRight pic.twitter.com/3QT0gUBwgR
— Tim Lagerman (@TLagerman) June 18, 2019
Join us this afternoon for an official Donald J. Trump Re-election Campaign Announcement Watch Party. Excited to partner with Eyes Right Open and fellow Chicago Republican Ward Committeeman Lori Yokoyama. #LeadRight #GOP #2020 pic.twitter.com/yUTdIiU2BZ
— Jesus E. Solorio, Jr (@Jsoloriojr) June 18, 2019
Join us on Tuesday, JUN 18 @ 6:30 PM CDT for a Trump Watch Party @ the Sparta, WI American Legion. @realDonaldTrump is expecting to announce his reelection campaign live at a rally in Orlando, FL. Come out and join your fellow Republicans. #MAGA #LEADRIGHT ?????? pic.twitter.com/Gcyaa9rgrQ
— Republican Party of Monroe County, WI (@party_monroe) June 17, 2019
?ATTENTION?
?@realDonaldTrump announcement this Tuesday?@mainegop and Maine Trump Victory is hosting trainings and watch parties across Maine.
Find a MAGA Meet Up here⤵️ https://t.co/4R5yEIKhgE #LeadRight
— Maine GOP (@mainegop) June 15, 2019
“Great to be with our two new TVLI fellows Vincent and Mike of Team Trump Las Vegas at the Gala. Vince is excited to host a Watch party for @realdonaldtrump‘s re-election announcement on Tuesday. Sign up below to host your own! #LeadRight #TrumpNevada [https://t.co/SGeIXS3WFr] pic.twitter.com/iytxr4oF5m
— James Xing (@jamesxwj) June 16, 2019
The @GOP reached out asking if I would be willing to host an *official* @realDonaldTrump 2020 Campaign Kickoff watch party in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday — and I was more than happy to agree. #LGBTQforTRUMP #LeadRight pic.twitter.com/146HheIuB1
— Gregory T. Angelo (@gregorytangelo) June 13, 2019
Find a @realDonaldTrump #2020 watch party near you tomorrow. This one will be in @ld27azgop ! #LD27 #LeadRight #POTUS ???? https://t.co/jYimg0SCW9
— Maricopa County GOP (@MaricopaGOP) June 18, 2019