A massive crowd of supporters began lining up outside the Georgia Republican Convention in Columbus hours before former President Trump is set to speak. Epoch Times reporter Janice Hisle posted a photo that shows a massive crowd lined up as far as the eye can see a little over four hours before Trump’s address.
Crowd outside Columbus, Georgia @GaRepublicans convention, about 4 hrs before Trump’s 1st post-fed indictment speech. pic.twitter.com/T0RrAzRe5y
— Janice Hisle Epoch Times (@janicehisle) June 10, 2023
Up to 3,600 Georgia GOP delegates, alternates, and guests are expected to gather at the convention this weekend from every corner of the state.
While current Georgia Governor Brian Kemp will not be present, notable speakers include Kari Lake, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and former President Trump.
Speaking last night, Lake slammed the 37-count-federal indictment and reminded the Biden DOJ that 75-million people voted for Trump in 2020. “If you want to get to President Trump, you’re going to have to go through me and you’re going to have to go through 75 million Americans just like me,” Lake said to overwhelming applause. “And most of us are card-carrying members of the NRA.”
“That’s not a threat, that’s a public service announcement” she continued.
KARI LAKE: "If you want to get to President Trump, you're going to have to go through me, and 75 million Americans just like me. And most of us are card-carrying members of the NRA. That's not a threat, that's a public service announcement" pic.twitter.com/rSVwEaK2rX
— Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) June 10, 2023
While boarding a flight enroute to the event, President Trump waved and gave a fist bump to supporters. The former president and current GOP frontrunner for 2024 was joined on the flight by National Pulse editor Raheem Kassam and Politico reporter Alex Isenstadt.
Rep. Greene will also joined Trump on the flight to Georgia. “We’re excited to be headed down to the Georgia GOP convention,” the Georgia congresswoman said in a video statement. “The Biden Administration is lying and coming up with fake charges about the document hoax. President Trump is innocent, and he’s winning.”
“Americans want to see Trump back in the White House for four more years,” she added while standing outside the plane. Upon arrival, Trump was greeted by a separate crowd of supporters who had gathered outside the airport.
LIVE NOW: Trump arrives at his plane, ready to fly to Georgia for the state convention. Gives a fist pump and a wave. pic.twitter.com/3IP6spljpx
— Raheem. (@RaheemKassam) June 10, 2023
NOW: Fans and supporters wait for Trump to deplane in Georgia. They’re chanting “Four more years!” pic.twitter.com/HnSBsHVN0U
— Raheem. (@RaheemKassam) June 10, 2023
The former president is set to address attendees at 6 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday.