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Thousands attend Trump rally in Waterford Township

Former President Donald Trump addresses a large crowd during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Former President Donald Trump addresses a large crowd during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
Retired auto worker Brian Pannebecker speaks in support of former President Donald Trump after being called on stage by Trump during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Retired auto worker Brian Pannebecker speaks in support of former President Donald Trump after being called on stage by Trump during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
Levi Price, 6, left, and Raquel Bacon, right, of Waterford, laugh together while waiting to hear Donald Trump speak at a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Levi Price, 6, left, and Raquel Bacon, right, of Waterford, laugh together while waiting to hear Donald Trump speak at a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
Former President Donald Trump addresses a large crowd during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Former President Donald Trump addresses a large crowd during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
A Trump supporter advertises memorabilia for sale on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
A Trump supporter advertises memorabilia for sale on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
Former President Donald Trump addresses a large crowd during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Former President Donald Trump addresses a large crowd during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
Lori Oberlin of Clarkston dances along to "YMCA" as a friend records a video before a Trump rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Lori Oberlin of Clarkston dances along to "YMCA" as a friend records a video before a Trump rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to cast early ballots in person before Michigan's Feb. 27 presidential primary during a speech Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 inside an airport hanger in Waterford Township, Mich.
Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to cast early ballots in person before Michigan's Feb. 27 presidential primary during a speech Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 inside an airport hanger in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee/The Detroit News
Jordan Simms of Rochester holds up a sign while waiting to hear former President Donald Trump speak during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Jordan Simms of Rochester holds up a sign while waiting to hear former President Donald Trump speak during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
Kathy Themm of Oxford poses for a photo next to a cardboard cutout of Donald Trump before a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Kathy Themm of Oxford poses for a photo next to a cardboard cutout of Donald Trump before a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
Former President Donald Trump addresses a large crowd during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Former President Donald Trump addresses a large crowd during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
Dave Brady of Trenton, left, hugs Jason Rice of Flat Rock, right, as former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Dave Brady of Trenton, left, hugs Jason Rice of Flat Rock, right, as former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
Former congressman Pete Hoekstra chats with attendees while waiting to hear former President Donald Trump speak during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Former congressman Pete Hoekstra chats with attendees while waiting to hear former President Donald Trump speak during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain speaks ahead of former President Donald Trump during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain speaks ahead of former President Donald Trump during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
Supporters of Donald Trump wait to hear him speak at a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Supporters of Donald Trump wait to hear him speak at a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
Supporters of Donald Trump wait to hear him speak at a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Supporters of Donald Trump wait to hear him speak at a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
Attendees record videos as former President Donald Trump takes to the stage during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Attendees record videos as former President Donald Trump takes to the stage during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman speaks ahead of former President Donald Trump during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman speaks ahead of former President Donald Trump during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
Supporters of Donald Trump wait in line to attend a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Supporters of Donald Trump wait in line to attend a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News
Former President Donald Trump hugs retired auto worker Brian Pannebecker after calling him on stage during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Former President Donald Trump hugs retired auto worker Brian Pannebecker after calling him on stage during a rally on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Waterford Township, Mich.
Katy Kildee, The Detroit News