I’ll be covering the #Trump rally in Warren MI today/tonight. Here are #MIGOP AG candidate Matt DePerno and state party Co-chair Meshawn Maddock chatting out front before things get started.
Here is a more animated shot. Also, Macomb County #GOP Chair (though that remains a matter of contention) Eric Castiglia in left foreground
Also, I selected a random gentleman to interview in line, and it turned out to be Mellissa Carone’s father. Here she is. Dad didn’t want to be quoted.
Couldn’t grab a quick photo but US Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia just strolled through the center where #Trump will speak.
Ok fixed that. Rep Greene just came over and spoke to media. #TrumpRally
Here’s a short clip from Rep. Greene’s remarks #TrumpRally
Fairly long line of people waiting to get inside on a gorgeous day in Warren, MI. The maximum capacity for today's event at the Macomb County Community College Sports and Expo Center is 6,800, Warren Fire Marshal David Evans told me Friday. #TrumpRally
Of course, no #TrumpRally would be complete w/o My Pillow CEO and election conspiracist Michael Lindell. He told me he hopes Trump announces his intent to run for president again, ahead of the midterms.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, addressing the rally, tells the crowd, "Michigan runs in my blood." Her father is from Trenton, MI and her grandfather worked for Great Lakes Steel, she said. #TrumpRally
Taylor Greene gets a fairly loud ovation when she touts her "no" vote on U.S. aid to Ukraine. Her reference to MI Gov Whitmer and her pandemic "lockdowns" brought a brief chant of, "Lock her up." #TrumpRally
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This was the rear of the Macomb College Sports & Expo Center 10 mins before former President Trump began speaking. There appeared to still be ample standing room. Fire marshal said capacity was 6,600 #TrumpRally
There's also been a steady stream of attendees heading for the exits since about the 15-minute mark of this now hour-long and ongoing speech. Former President Trump said a few words about the #MIGOP candidates and launched into familiar grievances #TrumpRally
Trump did eventually return to the MI candidates, inviting #MIGOP Dixon, DePerno and Karamo back up to say a few words. Trump also again bashed Gov Whitmer over policing, environmental issues and more. #TrumpRally
NEW: The Michigan Capitol Commission, in a sudden reversal, voted unanimously Monday to ban the open carry of guns inside the Michigan Capitol, effective immediately. Story coming to @freep#mileg#guns
Critics say the ban does not go far enough and the carry of all firearms, whether they are carried openly or concealed, should be banned by anyone who is not law enforcement.
Here is our story about the action the MI Capitol Commission took today to ban the open carry of firearms inside the state Capitol. bit.ly/3i4kG7C
Nobody I can find has heard of this case or posted any related court order/docs. MI's 13th Circuit Court, which includes Antrim, Grand Traverse & Leelenau counties, has an impressively user friendly online search function. (more)
In addition to searching by plaintiff & defendant name, I was able to scroll every circuit court case filed in Antrim County this year. No cases found involving Trump campaign, Antrim Co clerk, or Sec of State Jocelyn Benson (more)
The most recent case involving the Antrim County Board of Canvassers, which would be a likely defendant in such a case, was from 2002. (end)