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7 unforgettable moments from Trump’s Alabama visits: From signing Bibles to beaten protester
AL.com • • general
Key Points:
- Donald Trump is returning to Alabama for a rally at the University of South Alabama’s Mitchell Center ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, revisiting a key state in his political rise since his 2015 stadium rally in Mobile.
- Over the years, Trump’s Alabama visits have included controversial and politically significant moments, such as mocking transgender athletes, criticizing kneeling NFL players, and encouraging COVID-19 vaccinations despite mixed crowd reactions.
- Notable incidents include Trump’s response to a Black Lives Matter protester being assaulted at a Birmingham rally, signing Bibles after deadly tornadoes in Lee County, and calling legal indictments against him “a great badge of honor” during a Montgomery fundraiser.
- Trump’s early Alabama rallies helped establish his campaign style of large-scale events, with one 2015 Mobile rally drawing comparisons to evangelist Billy Graham’s revival meetings, signaling Alabama’s importance in his political journey.
