Donald Trump Abruptly Cancels NC Campaign Event Due to Storm

On Saturday, in anticipation of an approaching storm, U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump abruptly canceled a campaign rally in North Carolina. He expressed his “devastation” to the audience and promised to return to the battleground state shortly.

Lightning flashing overhead prompted Trump to issue an urgent departure order from the outdoor rally from his private jet, which he had been using to call in approximately thirty minutes before his appearance at an airport in Wilmington.

“I’m devastated that this could occur, but we want to ensure everyone’s safety,” Trump said to thousands of supporters, many of whom had gathered since early morning in sweltering heat and humidity, his voice amplified by speakers.

“…I believe we will simply be required to conduct a rain check.” “I am filled with sorrow,” Trump exclaimed.

Following the initial week of Trump’s momentous criminal trial in New York, which originated from a hush-money payment to a porn star, the occasion was slated to transpire. As jury selection had concluded, it was anticipated that opening statements would commence on Monday.

In addition to the criminal case in New York, Trump is confronted with Democratic President Joe Biden in the general election on November 5. However, of these cases, only the one in Washington, Georgia, and Florida is certain to proceed to trial this year.

Democratic and Republican campaigns alike have North Carolina, one of six or seven swing states that will likely determine the November outcome, in their crosshairs to win. In 2020, Trump narrowly defeated Biden to win the state.

A month ago, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris conducted campaign activities in North Carolina.