President Trump is headed west Thursday with an ambitious schedule, embarking on what his campaign calls a “Western swing” through three important battleground states in three days. It is an ambitious journey, and naturally includes a trio of jumbo “Make America Great Again” rallies.
“This trip will include stops in Missoula, Montana, on Thursday, Mesa, Arizona, on Friday and Elko, Nevada, on Saturday,” said Michael Glassner, CEO of Mr. Trump’s campaign.
All three rallies will take place in spacious aviation facilities, and all are get-out-the-vote efforts.
On Thursday, Mr. Trump offers support to Republican U.S. Senate hopeful and current state auditor Matt Rosendale, now seeking to unseat incumbent Democrat Jon Tester. C-SPAN will cover the rally at 8:30 p.m. Eastern time.
All local signs point to yet another huge rally in Montana, marking the president third trip to the Treasure State since July. The Missoulian, a local newspaper, reports that all hotels are booked solid in the area, and that the local Cracker Barrel is anticipating brisk business.
“I can say it’s been absolutely crazy in the Flathead,” said local Republican official Dee Kirk-Boon, referring to Flathead County, located in the northwest corner of the state.
“Phone messages, text messages, Facebook, everybody just calling wanting tickets,” Ms. Boon noted. “It has been a flurry of activity since the announcement — kind of like a rock concert.”
• Jennifer Harper can be reached at jharper@washingtontimes.com.
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