On Oct. 26, crowds of people lined up to see former president Donald Trump hold a rally in Novi, Michigan. The event featured remarks by the former president. Early in the morning, the line started to form. By the time that the doors opened, the line had grown to take up most of the parking lot.
Photographers note: Knight Life News was refused press passes by the president-elect's campaign. We were refused entry to the rally with our cameras.
A man and a woman wear Trump 2024 beanies. Hats were sold in line during the wait for the rally.
President-elect Trump lookalike sells MAGA hats in line for the rally. There were many people dressed up like celebrities at the event.
Woman in a MAGA hat lines up for the Novi rally. The line for entry would end up stretching across the parking lot.
Two women line up waiting to get into the event and listen to president-elect Trump speak. There were a large number of women in attendance at the rally.
A kid holds up a handmade sign reading “Make America Great Again!” while wearing a Trump 2024 hat. Many people brought signs supporting Trump to the rally.
“I am voting for the convicted felon,” reads a jacket worn by a Trump supporter. Lots of Trump voters are proud that the president-elect has been convicted of 34 felonies.
A Tesla Cyber Truck flys a “Trump 2024” flag. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is backing Trump on the campaign trail and financially.
A woman in line wears a hat reading, “Trump Force Captain.” Trump Force 47 is the president-elect's volunteer organization that looks to gain new voters through poll watching, making phone calls and door-to-door campaigning.
A man waiting in line wears a MAGA hat and hoodie reading: “American Patriot Standing Strong.” The conservative right says they value patriotism.
Man wears a MAGA hat in line for the rally. Starting early in the morning, it was very cold standing in line, with many complaining about the temperature.
A kid holds up a “Trump Vance 2024” sign while wearing a shirt that says “fight” with a photo of the president-elect getting shot. The photo of Trump getting shot has become a symbol of perseverance in the Republican party.
“It’s Now or Never. Trump for President,” reads a sign held by a man dressed like famous rock and roll singer Elvis Presley.