Photos: Trump crisscrosses NC for 3 campaign stops, views Helene aftermath
By Travis Long and
Jeff Siner
Former President Donald Trump acknowledges the crowd while leaving the stage following a rally speech at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord.
Travis Long
tlong@newsobserver.com
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina Monday, with stops to see flooding damage from Helene in Asheville followed by a rally in Greenville in the afternoon and a speech in Concord in the evening.
Trump will speak again Tuesday in Greensboro, completing a two-day swing through the closely contested state.
Here are photos from the events:
Former President Donald Trump takes the stage during a rally at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump takes the stage during a rally at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump takes the stage during a rally at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump takes the stage during a rally at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump takes the stage during a rally at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump takes the stage during a rally at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump takes the stage during a rally at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump takes the stage during a rally at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump takes the stage during a rally at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump acknowledges the crowd while leaving the stage following a rally speech at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump acknowledges the crowd while leaving the stage following a rally speech at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump dances while leaving the stage following a rally speech at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump dances while leaving the stage following a rally speech at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump dances while leaving the stage following a rally speech at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Former President Donald Trump dances while leaving the stage following a rally speech at Minges Coliseum in Greenville on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
A supporter of former President Donald Trump poses with a pickup truck outside Minges Coliseum in Greenville prior to a rally on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Supporters of former President Donald Trump gather outside Minges Coliseum in Greenville prior to a rally on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Supporters of former President Donald Trump gather outside Minges Coliseum in Greenville prior to a rally on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Supporters of former President Donald Trump are interviewed outside Minges Coliseum in Greenville prior to a rally on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
A man breakdances for tips as supporters of former President Donald Trump gather outside Minges Coliseum in Greenville prior to a rally on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
A man breakdances for tips as supporters of former President Donald Trump gather outside Minges Coliseum in Greenville prior to a rally on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Supporters of former President Donald Trump gather outside Minges Coliseum in Greenville prior to a rally on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Bottles of honey in the likeness of former President Donald Trump is for sale outside Minges Coliseum in Greenville prior to a rally on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Supporters of former President Donald Trump gather outside Minges Coliseum in Greenville prior to a rally on Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
A supporter of former President Donald Trump takes a photograph on his phone outside Minges Coliseum in Greenville prior to a rally on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. With two weeks until Election Day, Trump went on a three-city tour, in which Trump will also see the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and speak at a faith conference in Concord. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Secret Service members look to secure the area where former President Donald J. Trump would speak following a tour of Swannanoa, NC Monday, October 21, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Former President Donald J. Trump addresses the media in Swannanoa, NC on Monday, October 21, 2024 following his tour of damage caused by Hurricane Helene in the local area. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Former President Donald J. Trump, center, addresses the media after touring the Swannanoa, NC area to see the damage caused by Hurricane Helene on Monday, October 21, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Former President Donald J. Trump gives a thumbs up after speaking to the media with local Swannanoa, NC officials on Monday, October 21, 2024. The former president toured damage in the local area caused by Hurricane Helene. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Adam Smith, left, a former Green Beret presents former President Donald J. Trump, right, with a cross memento during the former president’s tour of damage caused in Swannanoa, NC area by Hurricane Helene on Monday, October 21, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Swannanoa, NC residents line US 70 hoping for a glimpse former President Donald J. Trump during the former president’s tour of damage caused in the area by Hurricane Helene on Monday, October 21, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Former President Donald J. Trump, right, is hugged by a local Swannanoa, NC business owner, left, who led Monday’s group in prayer during Trump’s stop in the area to see the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
This story was originally published October 21, 2024 at 5:10 PM.
