Trump veers away from swing states for his Madison Square Garden moment
Donald Trump is finally getting his Madison Square Garden moment.
With just over a week to go before Election Day, the former president will take the stage Sunday at one of the country's most iconic venues, hosting a hometown rally to deliver his campaign's closing message against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
"Madison Square Garden is the center of the universe," said Trump campaign senior adviser Jason Miller, noting the venue's storied history hosting events including the 1971 "Fight of the Century."
Outside the arena, the sidewalks were overflowing with Trump supporters in red "Make America Great Again" hats. There was a heavy security presence. Streets were blocked off and access to Penn Station was restricted.
The rally is one of a series of detours Trump has made from battleground states, including a recent rally in Coachella, California - best known for the famous music festival named after the town - and one in May on the Jersey Shore. This summer he campaigned in the South Bronx.