Former President Donald Trump spoke Saturday night at a Save America Rally in Florence, South Carolina. The rally highlighted several Trump-endorsed congressional candidates and showcased several elected officials and guests from the Palmetto State including Gov. Henry McMaster and coaching legend Lou Holtz.
Trump “Save America Rally” in Florence, South Carolina
When: Saturday, March 12, 2022
Time: Trump speaking at 7 pm ET (6 pm CT)
Where: Florence Regional Airport in Florence, South Carolina
Full Video: Available below
Full Video – Trump Rally – Florence, SC
Alternate Video Links: C-SPAN, Rumble
Schedule (all times eastern):
- 8:00 am – Parking Opens
- 2:00 pm – Gates Open
- 4:00 pm – Rally starts
- 7:00 pm – Trump speaks
The stream and live video will be available from Newsmax, OAN, RSBN, and other online platforms. The gates will open at 2 pm local time in Florence with numerous guests and candidates set to speak before Trump takes the stage around 7 pm.
Guestlist (subject to change):
- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster
- Russell Fry, Candidate for South Carolina’s 7th Congressional District
- Katie Arrington, Candidate for South Carolina’s 13th Congressional District
- Graham Allen, conservative commentator
- Lou Holtz, College football coaching legend
- Brandon Judd, President of National Border Council
- Drew McKissick, Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party
As far as teasing future political plans, South Carolina, like Iowa and New Hampshire, is an early primary state and a visit by any aspiring politician always raises eyebrows:
Former President Donald Trump will return to South Carolina Saturday night, where he is expected to hold an hours-long rally in Florence to further cement his star power within the Republican Party, boost his preferred GOP candidates and blast two incumbents that he wants voted out.
The rally, taking place at Florence Regional Airport, will give Trump a big stage in a red Southern state that has historically played an outsized role in American presidential politics. It also will be Trump’s first visit to the Palmetto State since he lost the presidential election in 2020.
Since leaving the White House, Trump has remained a powerful figure in the Republican Party. He routinely holds political rallies, hosts political events of his own at his Florida estate and continues to wade into GOP primaries to exert and test his influence in races across the country.
Though Trump has not said whether he will run for office again in 2024, he has continued to tease the possibility.
Trump still sits atop the 2024 Republican Primary field holding around 50% on average according to polls of the last 30 days. Some observers have noted that South Carolina is Nikki Haley’s backyard, though the former U.N. Ambassador is not scheduled to make an appearance with Trump or speak at the rally. Haley has also been closely watched as a potential 2024 Republican candidate and recently endorsed a primary candidate opposite of Trump.
Tonight will be another opportunity for Trump to continue dipping his toe in the primary waters and further gauge support in a crucial presidential state.
