Presley Woodrum
Contributing Writer
Incumbent Congressman James Comer, who is running for re-election for the United States Representative seat for the 1st Congressional District, spearheaded a rally for President Donald Trump in Murray on Saturday, Oct. 24.
The event took place at the Cheri Theater around 10 a.m. with a packed crowd. Traffic was directed upon entry and the cars were spaced out with mask wearing and social distancing encouraged. Those staying in their cars could tune into the radio to hear what the speakers had to say.
The crowd was very lively and passionate, as honking, applause and cheering filled the cold morning air. Trump supporter flags lined the truck beds of several vehicles in the parking lot.
Conservative speakers joked Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden brought the dreary weather that day. Additionally, speakers discouraged the practice of packing the court and encouraged the crowd to let the silent majority be heard.
In an interview before the rally, Comer said why he was voting for Trump.
“I think that Donald Trump is the right person, he’s definitely the best candidate,” Comer said. “We’ve got a lot of problems and I think Donald Trump has the backbone and the vision to solve a lot of the problems.”
Comer has had the opportunity to work with Trump for the past few years and they are both trying to “drain the swamp” in Washington.
This pop-up event concluded with a motorcade in support of Trump.
