Former President Donald Trump’s rallies, once known for drawing massive, enthusiastic crowds, are showing signs of dwindling support in the campaign’s final days. On Monday, his event in Raleigh filled only about 70% of the venue, with more than a thousand empty seats — a trend that’s become increasingly common over the past week.
Trump’s recent rally at Madison Square Garden stirred controversy after speakers made inflammatory remarks, which may have contributed to the subdued turnout. In Pennsylvania and North Carolina, Trump addressed half-filled venues, while some supporters began leaving before he finished speaking. Still, the former president continues to boast about his crowd sizes, despite the visibly smaller gatherings.
The smaller crowds, surprising to some GOP insiders, could signal waning momentum. However, Trump’s campaign has downplayed the decline, attributing it to high early voting numbers and Trump’s repeated visits to these regions, suggesting some supporters have already shown their enthusiasm at prior events.
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