I mean, it's not going unnoticed that Trump chose to kick off his campaign near a place that represents, for many far-right groups, government violence and overreach, right? Good morning, Jason.įADEL: So let's talk about the symbolism of Waco. Trump's campaign dismissed any connection with extremists, saying the site was chosen because it is close to Texas population centers - about a hundred miles from Dallas, hundred miles from Austin, so Texas close.įADEL: For more on the rally, we're joined by Jason Whitely, senior political reporter at WFAA in Dallas. Eighty-six people died at the Branch Davidian compound. Federal law enforcement confronted an anti-government cult 30 years ago. Waco, near the site of a standoff in the 1990s. They all take up space and some things are not as necessary.Former President Trump holds his first campaign rally of the year tomorrow in Waco, Texas.
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