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Crowds of fans are already in Hialeah for Trump’s rally. See what the scene looks like

Trump supporters dance in the streets as they patiently wait in the hot sun to get into Ted Hendricks Stadium for the rally.
Trump supporters dance in the streets as they patiently wait in the hot sun to get into Ted Hendricks Stadium for the rally. jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com

With the other top Republican presidential contenders in Miami to debate in front of a national audience, former President Donald Trump is holding a rally Wednesday night in Hialeah at Milander Park.

Even though Trump is not due to speak until 7 p.m., crowds showed up early to show their support.

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Here’s the view from the ground:

Kim Stevenson, left, of San Antonio and Micki Larson-Olson of Abilene traveled from Texas to support former President Donald Trump. Larson-Olson was found guilty of unlawful entry onto public property at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and sentenced to 180 days in jail.
Kim Stevenson, left, of San Antonio and Micki Larson-Olson of Abilene traveled from Texas to support former President Donald Trump. Larson-Olson was found guilty of unlawful entry onto public property at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and sentenced to 180 days in jail. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
A Trump supporter waves a flag while in line to get into Ted Hendricks Stadium for the rally later this evening.
A Trump supporter waves a flag while in line to get into Ted Hendricks Stadium for the rally later this evening. Jose A. Iglesias jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com
Supporters of former President Donald Trump lined up early in the morning for his late night appearance at the Ted Hendricks Stadium at Henry Milander Park in Hialeah, on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.
Supporters of former President Donald Trump lined up early in the morning for his late night appearance at the Ted Hendricks Stadium at Henry Milander Park in Hialeah, on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
Marlen Alvarez, from Pembroke Pines waits patiently under the hot sun to get into the rally.
Marlen Alvarez, from Pembroke Pines waits patiently under the hot sun to get into the rally. Jose A. Iglesias jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com
Former President Donald Trump supporters wait for his appearance during a rally at the Ted Hendricks Stadium at Henry Milander Park in Hialeah.
Former President Donald Trump supporters wait for his appearance during a rally at the Ted Hendricks Stadium at Henry Milander Park in Hialeah. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
Santiago Ferran Barnet, dressed as a Mambí, a Cuban freedom fighter from the late 1890’s, shows off a poster of his favorite president.
Santiago Ferran Barnet, dressed as a Mambí, a Cuban freedom fighter from the late 1890’s, shows off a poster of his favorite president. Jose A. Iglesias jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com
Former President Donald Trump supporters lined up early morning for his late night appearance at the Ted Hendricks Stadium at Henry Milander Park in Hialeah.
Former President Donald Trump supporters lined up early morning for his late night appearance at the Ted Hendricks Stadium at Henry Milander Park in Hialeah. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com

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This story was originally published November 8, 2023 at 12:52 PM.

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