Updated May 1, 2026, 8:12 a.m. ET

Supporters of President Donald Trump wait in line ahead of his planned appearance on May 1, 2026, at Middleton High School in The Villages, Florida.
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Supporters of President Donald Trump wait in line ahead of his planned appearance on May 1, 2026, at Middleton High School in The Villages, Florida.
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A supporter of President Donald Trump shows off her gear ahead of his planned appearance on May 1, 2026, at Middleton High School in The Villages, Florida.
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Supporters of President Donald Trump wait in line ahead of his planned appearance on May 1, 2026, at Middleton High School in The Villages, Florida.
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Kim Peterson was in line at 3 p.m. on April 30 in an anticipation of President Donald Trump’s visit to Middleton High School on May 1, 2026, in The Villages. s
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Supporters of President Donald Trump wait in line ahead of his planned appearance on May 1, 2026, at Middleton High School in The Villages, Florida. Some people lined up at 3 p.m. on April 30, a full 24 hours before the scheduled rally.
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