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Former President Trump hosts Houston rally
Former President Donald Trump in Houston spoke to a crowd of supporters. It's part of his 2023 election campaign ahead of the primaries. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff at the event with what he said and where he stands in the latest poll.
HOUSTON - Former President Donald Trump visited the Houston area Thursday as he continues his 2024 presidential campaign.
"It’s great to be back with thousands of proud, hardworking patriots who believe in faith, family, God, country, oil, gas, and guns," said Trump.
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Former President Trump speaks in Houston
Former President Donald Trump makes remarks at campaign rally in Houston.
Roughly 4,000 supporters cheered on the former president outside Trendsetter, an offshore drilling company. Much of the nearly 2-hour speech focused on oil and gas.
"What we’re going to do for our country is drill baby drill, said Trump. "Drill baby drill. The day I take office I will cancel ‘Crooked Joe’s’ electric vehicle mandate."
According to a recent Quinnipiac University poll, among likely Republican voters, Trump is the leading GOP candidate for president with 64% of the votes. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is in second with 15% of the polling and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is in third at 8%.
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FOX 26 fact checks Trump rally in Houston
FOX 26 Reporter Abigail Dye fact-checks remarks made by former President Donald Trump during his campaign rally in Houston on Thursday.
Despite four ongoing criminal cases, Trump remains the clear presidential front-runner in the Republican field.
"They’re just going after him," said one supporter at the rally. "It’s almost like a witch hunt it seems."
"Every indictment is a badge of courage and honor," said a second supporter.
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The former commander in chief now looking ahead to 2024, calling the election make or break.
"With the help of everyone here, four months from now we’re going to win the Texas primary," said Trump. "We’re going to win it in a landslide."