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President Trump holds rally in Macomb County

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at the Total Sports Park complex in Washington Twp., Saturday night, April 28, 2018. He unexpectedly promised action on the Soo Locks after discussing the aging infrastructure with Republican congressional members during a drive from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, where Air Force One landed.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at the Total Sports Park complex in Washington Twp., Saturday night, April 28, 2018. He unexpectedly promised action on the Soo Locks after discussing the aging infrastructure with Republican congressional members during a drive from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, where Air Force One landed.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Three huge U.S. flags are the back drop for the president's speech as a capacity crowd fills the Total Sports Park complex in Washington Twp.
Three huge U.S. flags are the back drop for the president's speech as a capacity crowd fills the Total Sports Park complex in Washington Twp.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Flags fly high above the Trump Unity Bridge, a mobile float parked outside of the rally's entrance, as thousands of supporters of President Donald J. Trump wait in line Saturday in Washington Township.
Flags fly high above the Trump Unity Bridge, a mobile float parked outside of the rally's entrance, as thousands of supporters of President Donald J. Trump wait in line Saturday in Washington Township.
Jake May, Flint Journal Via AP
People wave their signs before the president's arrival.
People wave their signs before the president's arrival.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Joseph Castiglia, 18, of Sterling Height, sings the national anthem.
Joseph Castiglia, 18, of Sterling Height, sings the national anthem.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Lara Trump, daughter-in-law to President Trump and wife to his second son, Eric Trump, waves at the crowd after speaking.
Lara Trump, daughter-in-law to President Trump and wife to his second son, Eric Trump, waves at the crowd after speaking.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, Republican candidate for governor, addresses the crowd.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, Republican candidate for governor, addresses the crowd.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Republican National Committee chair Rhona Romney McDaniel waves at the crowd before speaking.
Republican National Committee chair Rhona Romney McDaniel waves at the crowd before speaking.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Michigan Republican Party Chairman Ron Weiser welcomes Macomb County Director of Public Works Candice Miller to the stage. She is a former U.S. Representative.
Michigan Republican Party Chairman Ron Weiser welcomes Macomb County Director of Public Works Candice Miller to the stage. She is a former U.S. Representative.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Supporters react to President Donald Trump being introduced at the rally,
Supporters react to President Donald Trump being introduced at the rally,
Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP
Trump vowed keep fighting for fair trade deals and help farmers whom he acknowledged initially could be hurt by his ongoing tariff war with China.
Trump vowed keep fighting for fair trade deals and help farmers whom he acknowledged initially could be hurt by his ongoing tariff war with China.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
“This is our moment,” Trump said to applause. “We’ve never had a moment like this. The economy is roaring. Our military is strong and getting stronger.”
“This is our moment,” Trump said to applause. “We’ve never had a moment like this. The economy is roaring. Our military is strong and getting stronger.”
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
President Donald Trump spoke Saturday night at the Total Sports Park in Washington Township.
President Donald Trump spoke Saturday night at the Total Sports Park in Washington Township.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
President Trump introduces members of his campaign team, David Bossie, left, and Corey Lewandowski, right.
President Trump introduces members of his campaign team, David Bossie, left, and Corey Lewandowski, right.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
These kids wear shirts that spell out Trump.
These kids wear shirts that spell out Trump.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A supporter holds up a Trump flag.
A supporter holds up a Trump flag.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Maurice Symonette, of Miami, Florida, wears a Blacks For Trump shirt. He was proud to say he flew in from Miami for this event.
Maurice Symonette, of Miami, Florida, wears a Blacks For Trump shirt. He was proud to say he flew in from Miami for this event.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
People clap and hold up U.S. flags.
People clap and hold up U.S. flags.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
A woman holds up a Christians for Colbeck sign. Patrick Colbeck is on the Republican primary ballot for governor.
A woman holds up a Christians for Colbeck sign. Patrick Colbeck is on the Republican primary ballot for governor.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News