ASHEVILLE – Former President Donald Trump announced an upcoming visit to Asheville on his website over the weekend – and the campaign stop is only days away.
The announcement said that Trump will “deliver remarks on the economic hardships created by the Harris-Biden Administration” during the speech.
“Hard-working Americans are suffering because of the Harris-Biden Administration’s dangerously liberal policies,” the announcement said. “Prices are excruciatingly high, and the cost of living has soared — leaving those on a fixed income unsure of how they are going to afford a basic standard of living in the future. Since Kamala Harris and Joe Biden took office, prices in North Carolina have risen over 21% and families have spent an astonishing $24,937 since 2021.”
Here’s what to know about the appearance, including ticket information, location, and more.
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Where is the Trump rally in North Carolina?
Trump will speak at Harrah’s Cherokee Center, 87 Haywood St, Asheville, N.C. The former president appeared at the same venue in 2016 during his campaign against Hillary Clinton.
When is the Asheville Trump rally?
The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 4 p.m. Doors will open at 1 p.m., and Trump will deliver his remarks at 4 p.m.
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How to get tickets for the Asheville Trump rally
You can request tickets – up to two per mobile number – for the event on the website at donaldjtrump.com. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Trump rally schedule
Apart from the Aug. 14 event in Asheville, the only other event currently listed on the campaign website is Vice Presidential Nominee J.D. Vance’s upcoming visit to the Byron Center in Michigan. The event is scheduled for the same day, Aug. 14, at 2 p.m. Doors open for the event at 10 a.m.
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Security measures for Asheville Trump rally
Representatives from the Asheville Police Department and the City of Asheville said that the Secret Service is working with local law enforcement to ensure the event’s security. Information on specific measures being taken has not yet been released.
According to the St. Cloud Times, a July 26 Minnesota rally prohibited the following items:
Aerosols
Large bags and backpacks
Balloons
Coolers
Glass, thermal or metal containers
Laser pointers
Mace / Pepper spray
Selfie sticks
Toy guns
Any other items deemed a potential safety hazard
Assassination attempt: what we know
Though there isn’t much information on specific security measures at this point for the Asheville rally, it’s fair to assume that they will likely have tightened following the failed July 13 assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania Trump rally.
The shooting left two – a rally attendee and the shooter himself – dead and the former president with an injured left ear. The shooter was later identified as Thomas Crooks, 20.
Following the shooting, many NC political leaders took to X, formerly Twitter, to condemn the actions of the shooter. NC Gov. Roy Cooper posted: “Violence has no place in our politics or communities. I am grateful for the quick response by law enforcement today and hope former President Trump is not seriously injured.”
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Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at iseaton@citizentimes.com.
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