Trump, in first rally since Butler, says he 'took a bullet for democracy'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

78% : "Trump also tied foreign policy to national security, another big theme during the event.
64% : And Trump took the next 100-plus.
52% : The line waiting outside to get in stretched more than 2 miles, wrapping around the freeway exit ramp by 1:30 in the afternoon, four hours before Trump spoke.
51% : Trump, pointing to an endorsement from Elon Musk, clarified that he's not against electric vehicles.
39% : Speaking of Project 2025, Trump said it's from the far, far right
34% : "They keep saying, 'He's a threat to democracy,'" Trump told thousands inside Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids, the state's second-largest city.
30% : "In addition to auto workers and border protection, Trump pledged to cut energy bills in half, reduce crime, remove taxes on tips, and lower inflation if elected.
9% : Early on, Trump polled the crowd on which Democrat he should run against, pointing out the party's instability of support for President Joe Biden.
7% : Trump mentioned Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, telling the audience, "You have a terrible governor here.
6% : Drawing boos and laughter from the crowd, Trump mocked the Biden administration's plan to make Army tanks electric.

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