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Trump’s Final Rally — Maybe Ever — Ends With Some Reflections, Some Swears and Some Doubts

Rallygoers didn’t exactly sound confident that Trump would win.

Trump arrives at a campaign rally at Van Andel Arena.
Former President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI. Paul Sancya/AP

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — In the hours leading up to Donald Trump’s final campaign rally — perhaps ever — there was a palpable anxiety among his supporters here at the Van Andel Arena.

In the last two weeks, Trump’s campaign has struggled with its closing argument, mostly because Trump has struggled to deliver a coherent message. It was more of the same Monday night — or, technically, Tuesday morning, after the former president showed up here after midnight.

During his final stop of the 2024 campaign, Trump was, at times, reflective.