Phoenix’s CBS affiliate reports:
Donald Trump returns to the campaign trail Thursday with a trip to the Valley, his first appearance in a battleground state since he was convicted in a hush money scandal a week ago.
Meanwhile, Phoenix Fire officials say 11 people have been taken to hospitals complaining of heat-related symptoms. Many attendees had been waiting outside the event since the early morning hours, long before Phoenix hit 110 degrees around 1:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon.
Trump is speaking at a town hall in Phoenix organized by Turning Point, a conservative youth organization that has seen its influence rise alongside Trump’s takeover of the GOP.
Read the full article. Other reports put number at over 50.
Yikes! 50 people were taken to the hospital from the Trump rally due to “heat-related illness before doors even opened.” https://t.co/gjIUGTX9OL
— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) June 6, 2024
UPDATE: Phoenix firefighters have transported at least 11 people to a hospital from heat exhaustion while waiting for former President Trump’s rally to begin in north Phoenix. Today marks the first day that the Valley has hit 110 degrees.
https://t.co/t0bcbfSCjF— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) June 6, 2024
it’s currently 96 degrees in Phoenix with the high expected to reach 112 today. They’re all gonna feel like they’re in hell with Trump. perfect. https://t.co/izAEbg9Nom
— brainybroad (@Gabbysmom420) June 6, 2024