CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally at Historic Greenbrier Farms in Chesapeake on Friday — the day after the first 2024 presidential debate between himself and President Biden.
FULL SPEECH: Trump holds rally in Chesapeake, Va.
5:31 p.m. - Trump concludes more than 90-minute speech
After speaking for more than an hour and a half, Trump has concluded his event in Chesapeake.
He closed with a familiar cadence of his campaign tagline.
"We will make America powerful again. We will make America wealthy again. We will make America strong again. We will make America proud again. We will make America safe again. We will make America free again. We will make America great again."
4:10 p.m. - Trump declares victory over Biden in Thursday night's debate
3:30 p.m. - Trump's motorcade has arrived at Historic Greenbrier Farms
2:35 - Former president Trump lands in Hampton Roads
Google Maps shows about a 50-minute drive from Norfolk International Airport to Historic Greenbrier farms.
CNN reports that Trump's appearance at the rally is about 45 minutes delayed.
2:25 p.m. - Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin speaks at Trump rally
2:15 p.m. - Virginia Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Hung Cao speaks at Trump rally
2:07 p.m. - Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell speaks at Trump's rally.
2:00 p.m. - Hundreds wait in line for entry at Trump's rally
1:59 p.m. - Former Virginia Gov. George Allen speaks at Trump's rally.
1:34 p.m. - A sea of red, white & blue
Thousands fill into seats and standing areas waiting for Trump to arrive.
12 p.m. - Thousands of supporters in attendance
By noon, there were thousands of Trump supporters at the rally. News 3's Jay Greene spoke with some supporters, who said they're hoping the former president discusses the economy and the border during his speech.
11 a.m. - Supporters continue to pour in
10 a.m. - DPVA holds press conference criticizing Trump
The Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA) held a press conference, addressing Trump's Chesapeake rally and Thursday night's debate.
DPVA Chair Susan Swecker said Biden's performance "wasn't his best." However, she focused on the statements Trump made during the debate.
"Donald Trump is the same liar that he was in 2020 when he ran for re-election, and he's the same liar he was in 2016 when he ran for election," said Swecker.
9 a.m. - Supporters share their excitement for the former president
A supporter and merch vendor at the event told News 3 he felt jobs were more readily available and accepting during the Trump administration.
Another supporter told News 3 that she felt Trump "addressed so much," during his presidency. When asked about his performance during Thursday's presidential debate, she said, "he was respectful and he was really on the spot."
8 a.m. - Doors open for cars lined up well in advance of the event, merch booths open
7 a.m. - Supporters line up in advance of the event
Stay with News 3 for further updates.
