President Trump landed in the Phoenix area Thursday night and spoke at a rally in Mesa Friday evening. The rally is in support of Martha McSally's campaign for Senate.
The event at International Air Response, near the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, drew thousands of supporters--not all of whom were able to make it inside.
The rally was broadcast live on abc15.com. To watch the full speech, click here.
PHOTOS: President Trump visits Phoenix area
Below is a timeline of events and information as the president makes his way across the Valley Friday.
10:12 a.m.
And @POTUS has departed Sky Harbor, headed to his next rally in Nevada. RECAP: https://t.co/XD5WlbiwJO #abc15 pic.twitter.com/QlwSHgmVmd
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 20, 2018
9:12 a.m.
Mesa police estimate 20,000 people were at yesterday's rally with President Trump. That includes people inside and outside the event. Zero arrests were made, according to Mesa PD.
8:16 a.m.
Continuing coverage: President Trump is expected to depart Phoenix this morning from Sky Harbor. You can watch live in the player below.
6:45 a.m.
President Trump is expected to depart Phoenix this morning from Sky Harbor. You can watch live in the player below.
9:54 p.m.
Tonight, @realDonaldTrump made an entrance in Mesa - parking Marine One right in front of his screaming supporters. The President says everyone is watching AZ’s Senate race between @MarthaMcSally & @kyrstensinema - encouraging the crowd to vote early. pic.twitter.com/X57I33SKYa
— Justin Pazera (@justinpazera) October 20, 2018
9:35 p.m
TRAFFIC UPDATE (9:26 PM): Parking traffic is congested. We are working hard to get everyone out as fast as possible. Please be patient. #TrumpInAZ #AZTraffic pic.twitter.com/URYBKtyq6m
— Mesa Police Dept. (@MesaPD) October 20, 2018
8:58 p.m
TRAFFIC UPDATE (8:52 PM): Road and parking lot traffic is heavily congested. Please be patient as the many #LawEnforcement Officers working help clear the area. #TrumpInAZ 🚔🚒 @MesaFireDept @GilbertPolice @ASUPolice @TempePolice @ChandlerPolice @mcsoaz @ASUPolice pic.twitter.com/Rc62OTOchi
— Mesa Police Dept. (@MesaPD) October 20, 2018
8:57 p.m.
Always great to have President Trump in Arizona. Thank you to everyone who came out and stood in line. pic.twitter.com/l6zavRH725
— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) October 20, 2018
8:40 p.m.
A spokesperson for the Mesa Police Department said officers had made no arrests or detainments and were working to get everyone out safely.
8:35 p.m.
Mesa fire said crews assisted a total of 35 patients at today's rally, eight of those 35 were transported to the hospital by ambulances. All but one of the patients were heat-related incidents.
8:14 p.m.
This was outside of the massive totally full hangar tonight in Mesa, Arizona! https://t.co/0pWiwCq4MH #MAGA🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/7mx98y515I
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 20, 2018
7:58 p.m.
“Everyday I’m hustlin’” pic.twitter.com/TZVdGA3nme
— Zach Crenshaw ABC15 (@ZachCrenshaw) October 20, 2018
7:43 p.m.
The Republican National Committee issued the following statement following the rally:
“Tonight, Arizonans made it loud and clear that they support President Trump’s America First agenda of historic tax cuts, secure borders, and taking care of our veterans. As Democrats like Kyrsten Sinema disrespect the Grand Canyon State and denigrate our troops, Republicans like Martha McSally will fight to ensure the Republican policies that put our country first stay in place and continue to move our nation forward. The choice is clear, and that is exactly why Arizona Republicans will defy history in November.” – Renae Eze, RNC Spokesperson
7:35 p.m.
For people leaving the presidential event please plan for heavy congestion on the surrounding roads. Again, if you do not need to be in the area please avoid it. Thank you for your continued patience. #TrumpInAZ #AZTraffic pic.twitter.com/vxQjz4udty
— Mesa Police Dept. (@MesaPD) October 20, 2018
6:41 p.m.
EVENT UPDATE (6:30 PM): All areas filled no more access to the venue. Those already in or on Velocity Way will be redirected. Thank you for your continued patience. #TrumpInAZ pic.twitter.com/PdaX1yiDO2
— Mesa Police Dept. (@MesaPD) October 20, 2018
6:15 p.m.
Marine One has taken off from @LukeAFB to take @realDonaldTrump to his rally in #Mesa. #abc15 pic.twitter.com/YuXjjWhsAI
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 20, 2018
No visit to @LukeAFB, even by @realDonaldTrump, is complete without a selfie. #abc15 pic.twitter.com/axuqNkI3UM
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 20, 2018
6:04 p.m.
TRAFFIC UPDATE (5:10 PM): Hard Road Closures at Hawes and Ray, Sossaman and Ray, Sossaman and Pecos, & Power and the 202. ⚠️ Traffic at the @gatewayairport is being restricted to businesses & air travelers. #TrumpInAZ pic.twitter.com/DyJFQ0pPxs
— Mesa Police Dept. (@MesaPD) October 20, 2018
At a defense roundtable at @LukeAFB, @realDonaldTrump called our immigration laws the worst "in the history of the world." #abc15 pic.twitter.com/oEJHOmpNvb
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 20, 2018
4:33 p.m.
ADOT is closing the Hawes offramp off the 202 San Tan both eastbound and westbound due traffic congestion stemming from Trump Rally #DPS News
— Dept. Public Safety (@Arizona_DPS) October 19, 2018
4:15 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
There’s still a long line of @realDonaldTrump supporters waiting to get in to the hangar at Mesa Gateway Airport where the president is expected to speak around 6:30. @dougducey and @MarthaMcSally also expected to speak. pic.twitter.com/RqW2qmWgOZ
— Justin Pazera (@justinpazera) October 19, 2018
3:50 p.m.
PARKING UPDATE (3:50 PM): Presidential event parking is now at capacity. There will be no alternative parking available. #TrumpInAZ pic.twitter.com/kFqxfz1PCo
— Mesa Police Dept. (@MesaPD) October 19, 2018
3:21 p.m.
PARKING UPDATE (3:17 PM): Presidential Event parking is now 70% full to capacity. #TrumpInAZ pic.twitter.com/nyx2YRSunV
— Mesa Police Dept. (@MesaPD) October 19, 2018
MASSIVE LINE ALREADY:
Stretches back more than half a mile (and growing).
Seeing very few protestors and lots of Trump 2020 shirts & #MAGA hats. pic.twitter.com/HhD6GwdkJF— Zach Crenshaw ABC15 (@ZachCrenshaw) October 19, 2018
2:55 p.m.
EVENT UPDATE (2:41 PM): There are two free speech zones for the Presidential event today. Both are located past the security check points. All bags are subject to be checked prior to entering. Please see the second graphic for items that will & will not be allowed. #TrumpInAZ pic.twitter.com/SeQ6kDaLy5
— Mesa Police Dept. (@MesaPD) October 19, 2018
2:50 p.m.
Right now @realDonaldTrump supporters standing around the stage at Mes Gateway Airport - about 4 hours before he’s expected to give a speech. There’s a lot of red, Make America Great Again hats in the crowd. pic.twitter.com/573XHKDsgR
— Justin Pazera (@justinpazera) October 19, 2018
2:22 p.m.
PARKING UPDATE (2:18 PM): Free event parking is 50% full at this time. Please be mindful of increasing traffic in and around the surrounding areas. #TrumpInAZ pic.twitter.com/eoVzCGnvTH
— Mesa Police Dept. (@MesaPD) October 19, 2018
1:18 p.m.
TRAFFIC UPDATE (12:37 PM): Everything still running smooth. As we get closer to event time. Expect delays at Power Rd/60 and Hawes airport exit. #TrumpInAZ pic.twitter.com/CVtHjN0E5X
— Mesa Police Dept. (@MesaPD) October 19, 2018
12:45 p.m.
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12 p.m.
For the Trump Rally later today expect heavy delays on the 202 San Tan at Power Road. If you plan to attend the rally leave yourself plenty of extra time to make it there safely #DPS News
— Dept. Public Safety (@Arizona_DPS) October 19, 2018
10:50 a.m.
10:38 a.m.
Congressman Andy Biggs is doing a great job for Arizona and our Country! https://t.co/V561vXRpzx
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 19, 2018
8:20 a.m.
The Mesa Police chief released the statement below on President Trump's visit.
8:03 a.m.
If you're planning to attend the rally tonight in Mesa, you're asked to use Pecos or Sossaman roads. If you're planning to pick anyone up from the Mesa Gateway Airport this evening, you're asked to use Ray or Sossaman roads.
6:10 a.m.
Trump supporters already showing up well in advance of the presidents remarks in Mesa at 6:30 tonight. This gentleman drove in from San Diego and got here at midnight. pic.twitter.com/lB4gQWGnJ4
— John Trierweiler (@JohnTrierweiler) October 19, 2018
6:06 a.m.
A police unit is parked in front of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort- where @realDonaldTrump is staying ahead of campaign events today in the valley. #ABC15 pic.twitter.com/cqGMwGyBB7
— Jamie Warren (@JamieABC15) October 19, 2018
Thursday 9:36 p.m.
Air Force One is certainly a sight to see.
You can barely fit it in frame. pic.twitter.com/LYT5rg5COE— Zach Crenshaw ABC15 (@ZachCrenshaw) October 19, 2018
