Donald Trump visits Austin to speak on Joe Rogan podcast
AUSTIN, Texas - Former President Donald Trump came to Austin on Friday. Trump came to Austin to speak with the well-known podcaster Joe Rogan.
Trump held a private rally for supporters at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. When he landed on Friday, he was joined by Senator Ted Cruz, promoting border security in an effort to get voters to the polls.
"Well, I have to say it, I’m not supposed to say it, but we are winning by a lot. The reason is we want them to keep voting. You know these it used to take one day, not they go on forever and bad things happen, lots of bad things happen. Where are those votes, I saw two days ago," says Former President, Donald Trump.
Republican supporters of the former president gathered at the County Line on The Hill on Bee Cave Road in hopes of getting a glance at his motorcade as he headed to appear on Joe Rogan’s podcast.
"Well, my husband told me I had to cancel some appointments, so I could be here, but I just didn’t want to miss it," Debbie Kobe said.
The Travis County Republican Party hosted the event, bringing a packed house to the Southwest Austin Restaurant.
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"There’s a lot of people, and I hope there’s going to be more," said Wren Wallace.
People talked politics over their sides of potato salad, all eager to see the 45th President.
"Just looking to show my support for President Trump and JD Vance, and if he sees us out there on the side of the highway, I think that can only lift his spirits, and he’s gotta need it," said Michael Kobe.
"I’m excited that Trump is in town and that I would have a chance just to see the motorcade go by," said trump supporter Jennifer Lozano.
Donald Trump’s visit was expected, as he was scheduled to appear on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
"One of the things that I love about President Trump is he’ll go anywhere, he’ll talk to anybody, answer anybody’s questions," said Chris Kobe. "Joe Rogan’s obviously a huge, huge podcaster and has a big audience."
Rogan’s podcast is known for covering everything from politics and current events to aliens and science.