Sorry for the lack of posts this weekend, but I hope to make up for it. I’ve been credentialed as a member of the press for the Donald Trump rally in middle Virginia today at noon. It’s about a 3.5 hour drive, so I’m on my way now. I’ll be updating the site throughout the day with pictures and reaction from the event. I hope it will be as entertaining for you as it almost assuredly will be for me.
Very excited to be going to the #Trump rally tomorrow! Appreciate it, @realDonaldTrump! pic.twitter.com/7avqa966ZW
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) February 28, 2016
My face is red as fuck, but idk cause I'm on the way to help #MakeAmericaGreatAgain pic.twitter.com/aIDY6vRqIO
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) February 29, 2016
There's a ton of people here to see Trump. That's just part of the line. #MakeAmericaGreatAgain pic.twitter.com/xCLZRkgVB0
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) February 29, 2016
#StartedFromTheBottom pic.twitter.com/DkDCDsBOun
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) February 29, 2016
I just got settled here in the media area and have been spending my time so far taking to a nice lady from the county newspaper called The Patriot. I’ll get some more photos and videos here in just a bit. Trump is scheduled to be here in around 2 hours.
Got this guy to pose for a pic #NiceShirt #Trump #MakeAmericaGreatAgain pic.twitter.com/1SvwzxUQnp
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) February 29, 2016
This guy was actually doing the invocation. #MakeAmericaGreatAgain #Trump pic.twitter.com/JIzwPStK8g
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) February 29, 2016
Nice jacket. #Trump pic.twitter.com/bO0HVCQ4dV
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) February 29, 2016
This section has been pissed the whole time. I think these are future protesters when #Trump gets here. We'll see. pic.twitter.com/lbOKtKQPAu
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) February 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/TheRalphRetort/status/704345094586048513
CNN dude getting ready for a live shot #Trump pic.twitter.com/JsL6u8gAeo
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) February 29, 2016
Lmfao #Trump pic.twitter.com/P9jILJoPKT
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) February 29, 2016
There's like 20 of these protesters blatantly planted in the crowd. Waiting for something to pop off when #Trump comes out. Hope I'm wrong.
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) February 29, 2016
The rally is now over. I’ll be back with a lot more later on. I have footage of protesters acting goofy (and it was the same section I picked out before Trump got here lol) and I’ll upload it as soon as I get back. I also have to write more on what it was like to be in the room. It was incredible. Check my Twitter feed for a more thorough rundown in the meantime if you don’t feel like waiting.
Hipster protesters #Trump pic.twitter.com/F21He5R36c
— Ethan Ralph (@TheRalphRetort) February 29, 2016