How To Make New York Great Again - MSG PHOTOS
EXCLUSIVE photos, videos, and observations of the historic MAGA rally at Madison Square Garden - plus easter egg contest at the end
Comrades: DJT x MSG x NYC was a legendary rally for the ages - I witnessed history and am excited to share it with you.
On Sunday October 27, ~100,000 American patriots in red hats converged on Madison Square Garden in deep blue New York City. They waited for hours on a chilly fall morning to witness Trump and his allies speak. I was one of the lucky 20,000 who made it inside the iconic arena before it reached capacity at 2PM, but those who didn’t packed the local streets and bars to watch on simulcast. For 6 hours, the enthusiasm never waned and built up over a crescendo of 30+ speakers. Part festival, part comedy show, part concert, we may never see pageantry like this uniquely American showman’s spectacle ever again. It was the grandest stage for the grandest personalities, many of whom could fill stadiums on their own. A once in a lifetime event.
This was a festive show of force. Trump is no longer a one man band. Over the past decade, his willingness to fight, fight, fight and literally dodge bullets has fueled indefatigable momentum in the MAGA movement. That was the most common chant throughout the day, along with VOTE VOTE VOTE and U-S-A! No one in the lineup would have taken the stage with him in 2016. The diversity of the speakers was reflected in the diversity of the attendees. I met people from every race, creed, and walk of life. The most passionate supporters were from groups that MSM lies should hate their sexist, racist, Hitlerian boogeyman: women, blacks, and Jews. The only boos of the day were deservedly directed towards corporate media propagandists and their empty vessel Kamala. While MSM “journalists” stayed in their insulated bubble, independent media figures like Jack Posobiec, Dave Rubin, Scott Presler (much taller and more jacked in person), and others were mingling with the crowd. Long may this open, democratic spirit of citizen journalism continue.
MSM articles on MSG have been predictably biased and negative, the opposite of the love on display everywhere I looked. I will provide a thorough account of the day and highlight details that most reporting you’ve seen may have missed. The speakers will be summarized in categories, not chronologically. Special recognition goes to the army of NYPD, Secret Service, and New York Young Republican Club volunteers like
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Please share the story of what really happened at MSG far and wide. Upgrades also appreciated. Every photo and video below was taken on a beat-up 5-year-old phone, then processed on a 6-year-old laptop that has the battery life of a Kamala interview ;)
MAHA/DOGE/MAGA dream team cabinet: Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, RFK Jr, Tulsi Gabbard, Vivek Ramaswamy, Steven Miller
Outside of Trump, the loudest cheers went to Elon and the A-Team. All received lengthy standing ovations. Elon unleashed a viral primal roar and proclaimed DOGE could cut $2 trillion in government waste. Former Democrats RFK and Tulsi were warmly embraced as they made their case for a generational realignment. Tucker was in prime form as always. Vivek delivered the quote of the night - “I don’t follow the polls, I don’t follow the pundits, but I follow the energy. And this does not feel like second place energy in here tonight.”
***Videos of Elon’s entrance on Twitter here and struggle session here.
Hillbilly Apprentice and Trump family: JD Vance, Melania Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Lara Trump
JD Vance reminded everyone why he is the worthy heir to steward MAGA after Donald. The Trump children demonstrated that they were raised well and in tune with the zeitgeist, as DJT Jr. was instrumental in picking JDV. Barron may have engineered victory behind the scenes with his podcast recommendations, while Ivanka and Jared were noticeably absent. Melania made a surprise appearance after Elon to introduce her husband. She avoids the campaign spotlight, but she is captivating on the rare occasions she speaks. As an immigrant like so many others who call New York home, she was nostalgic and optimistic in reviving it to be the greatest city in the world. She and Trump shared tender moments holding hands and hugging as the crowd roared.
Entertainers: Hulk Hogan, Tony Hinchclilffe, Scott Lobaido, Lee Greenwood, Dr. Phil
Hulk Hogan pumped the adrenaline, walking in to “Real American” with a giant American flag and ripping off his shirt. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe went viral with his spicy jokes, which were well received by the audience but predictably scolded by AOC and the wokes. His best line: “We vote next week, God voted 3 months ago.” Scott Lobaido dazzled by painting a piece of art in only a few minutes following a fiery speech. Dr. Phil shared the inspiration behind his new media company - standing up against MSM bullies and lies. Lee Greenwood sang “Proud to be an American” when Trump entered, as country music featured prominently in speakers’ intro music. Winning the culture through artists and jokesters is vital in the long term. Normal Americans have a much more authentic connection with these rogues than the washed up Diddy party reunion DNC shills: Leonardo DiCaprio, Beyonce, Eminem, etc.
Wild Cards: David Rem, Tiffany Justice, General George Patton
David Rem, Trump’s childhood friend, was the most unknown speaker but was one of the most memorable. On the verge of tears, he expressed gratitude that Trump consoled him over his father’s untimely death and revealed that Fred Trump covered tuition for him and his siblings to remain at the Kew Forest School. The festivities kicked off at 2:30PM with the iconic opening scene from “Patton”, a cheeky counter to the MSM smears that this is a Nazi rally. Moms of Liberty founder Tiffany Justice opened with an invocation prayer and Mary Millben belted The Star-Spangled Banner, flanked by New York City’s Finest and Bravest.
Elected Officials and Advisors: Rudy Giuliani, Mike Johnson, Byron Donalds, Elise Stefanik, Dan Scavino, Brooke Rollins
Rudy received a hero’s welcome. He was even more orange than Trump and feistier than ever. Real New Yorkers appreciated his Herculean efforts that cleaned up the city and made him America’s mayor in the wake of 9/11. Republican House leadership showed unity and the changing of the guard from the neocons who dominated the party over the past few decades. Any mentions of Cheney, Bush, and Romney were jeered. They missed an opportunity to highlight all of the downballot candidates in New York, which is increasingly becoming a swing state thanks to Lee Zedlin and NYYRC.
Business leaders: Dana White, Howard Lutnick, Alina Habba, Michael Harris, Steve Witkoff, Grant Cardone, Sergio Gor
Aside from the electric Dana White, this was the least well known group. Longtime Trump friend Howard Lutnick told the heart-wrenching story of losing many of his Cantor Fitzgerald colleagues in 9/11 and seeing our country’s unity on 9/12. Michael Harris, the founder of Death Row Records, was imprisoned for 33 years before Trump commuted his sentence. Alina Habba rocked a sparkling MAGA jacket, though I hope she is as strong in the courtroom with jurists as she was in the arena with MAGA fans. The American comeback story continues. Dream Big Again!
We The People
The recurring theme throughout the day is that this movement is about the American people. They were the real stars on the day. Gatherings like this were unimaginable a decade ago. The rally shined a spotlight on all the grassroots patriots who love the country and want to take it back from a hostile regime. Everyone was fun, fit, and friendly - the exact opposite of how leftist corporate media smears deplorables. The whole event was a narrative violation. I had never been to a Trump rally before. The only previous political rallies I attended were for Clinton in ‘92 and 'Obama in ‘08 (I was young and dumb once, before recognizing subversion). My only previous trips to MSG were for a Knicks game during Linsanity and a Billy Joel concert. All of those occasions combined pale in comparison to the buzz of MAGA at The Garden. The future is bright with citizens like these doing their part to restore our nation to glory. Out of many, one. E Pluribus unum.
The grand finale:
Best swag: Trump on a Bull
Which campaign looks like joy?
NYP is far superior to NYT:
BONUS: The first reader to identify this pair of easter eggs wins a comped upgrade.
Easter Egg 1: Who is this Congressional candidate?
Easter Egg 2: Who is the famous Substacker (not me) in the crowd behind Alina?
A foreign Substack comrade was literally shaking:
Just a reminder: FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT, VOTE VOTE VOTE, USA USA USA LFG!
Thank you for giving us an insider view of this amazing sight. It really is chilling to see the contrast between the actual event and the NYT coverage. I'll be voting for a Republican presidential candidate for the first time in my 30 years of voting. Let's GOOOO
An amazing rally! Seems Trump has it… but what about the shenanigans going on in the swing states?
Is there a plan to resist the steal?