Scores of rallygoers have been afflicted with heat exhaustion and needed medical care as they awaited entry into former President Donald Trump’s rally in Arizona. At least one collapsed.
The heat in Glendale, Arizona, exceeded 100 degrees.
Glendale fire officials told ABC15, “We have evaluated, treated and transported to local medical facilities many individuals for various reasons which depleted our ability to respond in a timely manner.” More than 100 rallygoers were contacted by Glendale emergency crews related to heat-related illnesses while waiting to get into Desert Diamond Arena, where Trump is speaking.
It’s 104 in Glendale – and many are still waiting outside to get into the Trump rally. Some people I talked to went home over heat concerns, another woman near me almost passed out in line, I’m told multiple people have gone to the hospital (haven’t been able to get solid #). pic.twitter.com/v1mwGYlamM
— Rachel Louise Just (@RLJnews) August 23, 2024
Reporting from the scene later showed people being turned away from the arena as it had reached max capacity.
The rally is highly anticipated, more than usual. Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who endorsed Trump, made a speaking appearance at the rally along with Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake.
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Arizona is a very contested swing state. Trump’s lead in the state has dwindled since Vice President Kamala Harris’s inclusion. According to Decision Desk Hq’s polling average, they are essentially tied.
Without Arizona, Trump will have a narrow path to victory. Harris has closed the distance in several other swing states like Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.