'We won', declares Trump at Raucous MAGA rally on inauguration eve
The Hindu
Donald Trump’s Inauguration Celebrations: The U.S. President-elect used one last rally on the eve of his inauguration to again celebrate his election victory, declaring Sunday “We won” to a crowd celebrating his return to the White House
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump used one last rally on the eve of his inauguration to again celebrate his election victory, declaring Sunday "We won" to a crowd celebrating his return to the White House and projecting defiant optimism despite deep national political divisions.
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"Tomorrow, at noon, the curtain closes on four long years of American decline, and we begin a brand-new day of American strength and prosperity, dignity and pride," Mr. Trump told his supporters, adding, "We not only won a mandate, but we built a new American majority that will lead our country to success for generations to come."
Supporters filled nearly all of the 20,000-plus-seat Capital One Arena to hear a performance by Kid Rock, who performed "All Summer Long" despite a cold mix of rain and snow falling outside.
Others taking the stage included singer Lee Greenwood, whose "God Bless the USA" was the anthem of Mr. Trump's reeelection campaign.
"Our hero. A man who never gave up on the American people, and we the people never gave up on him," actor Jon Voight told the crowd.
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