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Photos: Thousands flock to see Trump in Cedar Rapids

Oct. 7, 2023 6:44 pm
A Trump 2024 flag flies in the wind outside of the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 ahead of former President Donald Trump’s visit. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Trump supporters walk to wait in line for former President Donald Trump’s visit at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Former President Donald Trump speaks to a large crowd about what he would change if elected to office during a visit at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A Trump supporter lifts his hands in prayer during an invocation at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Julianna Balogh of Arkansas waves a Trump 2024 and MAGA flag for passing cars while waiting for his visit at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Balogh, an immigrant from Hungary has attended 40 Trump rallies including one in Alaska. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
DoubleTree employee Kristen Scarfi looks at Trump merchandise outside of the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Volunteer Michael Hepker of Vinton helps fold up a Trump flag outside the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A crowd of thousands listens to former President Donald Trump speak at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Team Trump members set up a background for his visit at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Former President Donald Trump merchandise is sold outside of the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Former President Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of thousands during his visit at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Thousands of people wait for the arrival of former President Donald Trump at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A woman wears a “Keep American Great” hat while waiting in line for former President Donald Trump’s visit at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
People file in to be checked by TSA for former President Donald Trump’s visit at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Former President Donald Trump points to someone in the crowd as he exits the stage after speaking at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A man sports a Donald Trump t-shirt while waiting for the former presidents’s visit outside the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Trump supporters walk around the streets of downtown Cedar Rapids ahead of the former president’s arrival at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Former President Donald Trump makes fun of President Joe Biden while speaking to a large crowd at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A line of people wraps around the block to attend former President Donald Trump’s visit at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A woman takes a selfie with the “Make America Great Again” slogan in the background ahead of former President Donald Trump’s visit to Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Flyers and stickers for former President Donald Trump sit on display for people to take during his visit at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Former President Donald Trump reacts as crowd members cheer him on as he takes the stage to speak at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
People use their cell phones to take pictures and videos of former President Donald Trump as he takes the stage to speak at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Alex Zubella, 7, and his brother Atari Zubella, 4, of Iola, Wisconsin react as they watch their father answers interview questions about former President Donald Trump outside the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Julianna Balogh of Arkansas smiles as she holds out a large Trump 2024 flag for passing cars while waiting for his visit at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Balogh has driven 60,000 miles this year to follow the former president around the country. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Dara Price of Cedar Rapids, left, talks with Kathleen Horak of Springville, right, and Janine Miller of Marshalltown about political issues while waiting for the former president’s visit outside the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Former President Donald Trump looks at the crowd after taking the stage to speak at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
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