Former President Donald Trump engaged in a town hall discussion in Pennsylvania, a key swing state for the upcoming presidential election on Nov. 5. Hosted by Sean Hannity, the event featured questions from both Hannity and audience members. The Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, declined to participate in a debate with Trump on Fox News that evening, leading to a Trump-only town hall.
During the town hall, Trump discussed his preparations for an upcoming debate with Harris, emphasizing the importance of being adaptable and nimble during debates. He expressed concerns about fairness and highlighted differences in proposed debate rules between the two camps. Trump’s strategy for the debate was to let Harris speak.
The discussion also touched on topics such as fracking in Pennsylvania, where Trump emphasized the importance of the industry for the state’s economy. Hannity noted Trump’s upward trend in polls and compared his accessibility to Harris’s lack of solo news conferences.
Overall, the town hall provided insights into Trump’s campaign strategy and key issues for Pennsylvania voters.
“Restrictions have never been so tight before,” Hannity stated.
Following a failed assassination attempt on Trump on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump’s security team demanded a smaller audience for the Fox town hall, Hannity revealed. Seating arrangements were closely monitored.
Although no attendance estimate was given, the arena, with a capacity of 7,300 people, seemed to be about one-third full.
When discussing the persistent issues of violence and threats, Trump remarked, “It’s a sick and angry world for a lot of reasons,” expressing his belief that he can make improvements if reelected.
“It starts now, Trump!” a man in the audience exclaimed.
Reassuring ‘Hesitant’ Voters
A woman inquired what Trump had learned from his first term as president that could reassure those who are hesitant to vote for him now.
Trump responded by emphasizing the importance of appointing the right individuals to key positions in his administration.
“I put people in, that in some cases were not what I really wanted. … I know the good ones, the bad ones, the weak ones, the smart ones, the dumb ones,” he said, eliciting laughter from the audience with his last comment. “A big key to running it is getting the right people. … I know now the people, and I know them better than anybody.”
