Donald Trump held a campaign rally at Wilmington International Airport in North Carolina on Saturday, where the spotlight was briefly stolen by his two grandchildren, Luke, 7, and Carolina, 5.
The children of Eric and Lara Trump (who also serves as co-chair of the Republican National Committee) delighted the crowd with their impromptu speeches.
First, Trump brought Carolina to the podium, where she confidently told the audience, “Make America great again!”
The crowd loved it, cheering loudly. But it was her brother Luke who had a standout moment when he grabbed the microphone and declared, “Vote for Grandpa!”—a line that brought even louder cheers from the audience.
The rally-goers began chanting, “Carolina! Carolina!” as she left the stage. Trump later revealed that Luke’s unscripted remark was better than what he had initially suggested. “I whispered in his ear, ‘Say MAGA,’” Trump told the crowd. “But he said, ‘Vote for Grandpa,’ and that was actually much better.”
BREAKING: Trump's grandkids, Carolina and Luke, join him on stage at his rally in North Carolina, urge Americans to 'Make America(n) Great Again' and 'Vote for Grandpa.' pic.twitter.com/W58fDmE0kA
— Simon Ateba (@simonateba) September 21, 2024
Trump also noted that his daughter-in-law Lara grew up in North Carolina, before transitioning into the remainder of his speech, which focused on his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, and the importance of securing votes in the crucial battleground state.
According to the Real Clear Politics poll average, Trump currently holds a razor-thin lead over Harris in North Carolina, with just a 0.1% margin separating them as the election approaches.
This rally showcased a lighter, more personal side of Trump, something rarely highlighted by the media.
Sometimes the most popular President in world history is just grandpa!❤️
Rightful President Trump just got the MOST IMPORTANT ENDORSEMENTS EVER:
His grandchildren Carolina & Luke!
The FAKE NEWS has done everything to hide this side of Trump.
Share to make it go viral! pic.twitter.com/GNnJzeDGT3
— Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) September 21, 2024
It’s not the first time one of Trump’s grandchildren has charmed a crowd. Back in July, his 17-year-old granddaughter Kai Trump, daughter of Don Jr. and Vanessa Trump, rallied supporters at the Milwaukee Republican convention.
During her speech, Kai called her grandfather an inspiration, saying:
“On Saturday, I was shocked when I heard that he had been shot, and I just wanted to know if he was OK. It was heartbreaking that someone would do that to another person. A lot of people have put my grandpa through hell, and he’s still standing. Grandpa, you are such an inspiration, and I love you.”
