On Monday, former President Donald Trump surprised a crowd of Trump fans by appearing at a Presidents’ Day rally in Palm Beach, Florida.
As his supporters lined the streets, Trump rolled slowly past the cheering crowd in a black SUV, protected by Secret Service agents.
From video of the event, there appears to be at least hundreds of supporters lining the streets.
Former President Donald Trump surprised supporters during a Presidents Day rally held in West Palm Beach, Florida, Monday. Right Side Broadcasting Network captured the hundreds of loyal supporters cheering on the 45th President as his motorcade rolls down the street. pic.twitter.com/zjNdhNnobQ
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Hundreds Of Trump Supporters Excited By His Surprise Appearance
The former president’s supporters chanted “U-S-A!, U-S-A!” as Trump could be seen through the SUV window.
Police were at the President’s Day event to maintain crowd control and safety.
Two SUVs were part of Trump’s convoy, driving slowly through the crowd of supporters before eventually continuing down the highway.
Video of the event was live streamed by Right Side Broadcasting Network, who were present for the event.
About a mile west of Mar-a-Lago – Trump’s current residence – is where the many Trump supporters joined the to celebrate Presidents’ Day and cheer the former president of the United States.
BREAKING: Former President Trump just drove by the West Palm Beach Presidents Day rally in a motorcade.
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Supporters Show Love For Trump
Trump’s fans wanted him to know how they felt about him.
A woman from San Antonio, Texas on Sunday spent more than $1,000 to have a plane fly over Mar-a-Lago with the message, “We love you Prez Trump. Happy Valentine’s Day.”
Another message for Trump flew by that read, “We (love) Trump! The Best is Yet to Come.”
Donald Trump, Jr. tweeted out videos of both his dad driving by supporters, and also the plane and its message.
“Incredible presidents day celebration in front of Mar-a-Lago,” Don Jr. wrote. “Check out what has been going on all day here in Palm Beach.”
“Absolutely Incredible,” he added.
“Check out this Valentine’s Day card for POTUS 45. This is awesome!!!” said in another tweet with the plane.
Trump Support Runs Deep Among Republicans
Support for Trump within the GOP runs deep. A recent CNBC poll showed how much support he still has among Republicans.
CNBC reported on Friday, “A CNBC survey conducted in the days before former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial finds a large share of Republicans want him to remain head of their party.”
“The CNBC All-America Economic Survey shows 54% of Americans want Trump ‘to remove himself from politics entirely,” the report continued. “That was the sentiment of 81% of Democrats and 47% of Independents, but only 26% of Republicans.”
CNBC continued, “When it comes to Republicans, 74% want him to stay active in some way, including 48% who want him to remain head of the Republican Party, 11% who want him to start a third party, and 12% who say he should remain active in politics but not as head of any party.”