Photos: Inside former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in State College
By CDT staff reports
The first presidential campaign visit of the 2024 election season arrived Saturday in Centre County, with thousands filling the Bryce Jordan Center for former President Donald Trump’s rally.
At about 2:30 p.m., a program kicked off that included remarks from U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene, R-Ga.; U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Howard; and others. Trump took the stage at about 5:40 p.m., more than 90 minutes after he was scheduled to begin.
Here’s a look an inside look at what the rally was like:
Donald Trump speaks during his rally at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Donald Trump brings former and current Penn State wrestlers to the stage during his rally at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Donald Trump shakes hands with former and current Penn State wrestlers as he welcomes them to the stage during his rally at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Ryan Brown sings the national Anthem at the start of the Donald Trump rally at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Donald Trump supporters cheer as they wait for the former president to take the stage for his rally at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State students cheer for Donald Trump during his rally at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Donald Trump speaks to the crowd at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Former President Donald Trump speaks on stage at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26., 2024. Jackson Ranger jranger@centredaily.com
Rob Shearer of SEKO Logistics talks to the crowd at the Donald Trump rally at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Howard, speaks at the Bryce Jordan Center during a Trump rally on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Jackson Ranger jranger@centredaily.com
U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Howard, talks to the crowd at the Donald Trump rally at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Howard, fists pumps the crowd as he walks on stage to make remarks at the Donald Trump rally at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
A group of former and current Penn State wrestlers are recognized during Rep. John Joyce’s comments at the Donald Trump rally at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Rep. John Joyce speaks to the crowd during the Donald Trump rally at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks to the crowd during the Donald Trump rally at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks to the crowd during the Donald Trump rally at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Sen. Cris Dush, R-Brookville sings the national anthem at the Donald Trump rally at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene poses for a picture with a Donald Trump supporter at the Bryce Jordan Center during a Trump rally on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Jackson Ranger jranger@centredaily.com
Supporters fill into the Bryce Jordan Center three hours before presidential candidate Donald Trump is schedule to appear for a rally on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
A breakdancer wears a Trump mask as he performs for outside of the Bryce Jordan Center before the rally on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Grant Martin, who is a write-in candidate for the 15th Congressional District, talks to Trump supporters as they line up to enter the Bryce Jordan Center for a rally on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Trump supporters line up to enter the Bryce Jordan Center for a rally on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Trump supporters line up to enter the Bryce Jordan Center for a rally on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Members of the Rod of Iron Ministry gather outside the Bryce Jordan Center during a Trump rally on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Jackson Ranger jranger@centredaily.com
Trump supporters line up to enter the Bryce Jordan Center for a rally on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Pascal Hochester, right, and Ted O’Frady, left, chant outside the Bryce Jordan Center during a Trump rally on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Jackson Ranger jranger@centredaily.com
Eli Covaleski smiles as he waits in line to enter the Bryce Jordan Center for a Trump rally on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Jackson Ranger jranger@centredaily.com
Brandon Godshall wears a hat reading “Make French Fries Great Again” as he waits in line outside the Bryce Jordan Center for a Trump rally on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Jackson Ranger jranger@centredaily.com
Victor Moon wears a Donald Trump mask as he holds up a fist during a Trump rally on Oct. 26, 2024. Jackson Ranger jranger@centredaily.com
Trump supporters line up to enter the Bryce Jordan Center for a Trump rally on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Supporters from the Rod of Iron Ministry hold signs outside the Bryce Jordan Center during a Trump rally on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Jackson Ranger jranger@centredaily.com
A pastor from Tennessee drove his “Trump truck” to State College for the Donald Trump rally at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
This story was originally published October 26, 2024 at 1:39 PM.
