Sep 22, 2024 - Politics & Policy
Trump holds fewer rallies
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Former President Trump defined his political brand and paved his path to the White House in 2016 with big, raucous rallies. But he's hitting the trail much less frequently this time around, Axios' Dave Lawler writes.
- By the numbers: Trump held 72 rallies between June and September of 2016. He's held 24 in that period this year, with another on the calendar for tomorrow.
🔎 Breaking it down: People in Trump's camp give three primary reasons he's hitting the road less this time, Axios' Sophia Cai reports:
- He's a known quantity. The campaign feels less need to define him or his candidacy for voters this time around.
- Rallies are expensive. Trump's campaign managers this cycle are keeping a closer hold on the purse strings.
- He's older, and more inclined to spend his time at Mar-a-Lago.
