{"id":255746,"date":"2026-05-02T19:48:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T19:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/255746\/"},"modified":"2026-05-02T19:48:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T19:48:59","slug":"trump-in-the-villages-orlando-sentinel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/255746\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump in The Villages \u2013 Orlando Sentinel"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"President<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump thanks TV personality Dr. Phil McGraw for his support at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"President<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump delivers remarks to a cheering crowd at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

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U.S. Medicare administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz assists an elderly supporter of President Donald Trump who became ill during the president\u2019s remarks at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Supporters<\/p>\n

Supporters of President Donald Trump recite the Pledge of Allegiance while waiting for doors to open at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. Many camped out overnight in line to ensure access to hear the president\u2019s remarks. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"President<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump thanks a Villages resident on stage for her support during his visit at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"President<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump dances to \u2018YMCA\u2019 to a cheering crowd after delivering remarks at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel) <\/p>\n

\"President<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump delivers remarks to a cheering crowd at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"President<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump delivers remarks at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"An<\/p>\n

An air mattress keeps one supporter of President Donald Trump comfortable while waiting for doors to open at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. Many camped out overnight in line to ensure access to hear the president\u2019s remarks. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"President<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump responds to a cheering crowd as he takes the stage at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"U.S.<\/p>\n

U.S. Medicare administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz assists an elderly supporter of President Donald Trump who became ill during the president\u2019s remarks at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"President<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump delivers remarks at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"President<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump responds to a cheering crowd as he takes the stage at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"President<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump delivers remarks to a cheering crowd at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"President<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump glances back at the cheering crowd as he leaves the stage following his remarks at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Supporters<\/p>\n

Supporters of President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi cheer while waiting in line at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. Many camped out overnight in line to ensure access to hear the president\u2019s remarks. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Supporters<\/p>\n

Supporters of President Donald Trump cheer while waiting for doors to open at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. Many camped out overnight in line to ensure access to hear the president\u2019s remarks. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A supporter of President Donald Trump dons a special hat while waiting for doors to open at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. Many camped out overnight in line to ensure access to hear the president\u2019s remarks. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Supporters<\/p>\n

Supporters of President Donald Trump wait for doors to open at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. Many camped out overnight in line to ensure access to hear the president\u2019s remarks. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Supporters<\/p>\n

Supporters of President Donald Trump cheer while waiting for doors to open at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. Many camped out overnight in line to ensure access to hear the president\u2019s remarks. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A flag-toting fan of President Donald Trump welcomes supporters while waiting for doors to open at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Supporters<\/p>\n

Supporters of President Donald Trump in line as temperatures soar while waiting for doors to open at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. Many camped out overnight in line to ensure access to hear the president\u2019s remarks. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Nap<\/p>\n

Nap time for a supporter of President Donald Trump while waiting for doors to open at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. Many camped out overnight in line to ensure access to hear the president\u2019s remarks. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Nap<\/p>\n

Nap time for some supporters of President Donald Trump while waiting for doors to open at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. Many camped out overnight in line to ensure access to hear the president\u2019s remarks. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A sign welcomes President Donald Trump at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A flag-toting fan of President Donald Trump welcomes supporters while waiting for doors to open at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Supporters<\/p>\n

Supporters of President Donald Trump cheer while waiting for doors to open at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. Many camped out overnight in line to ensure access to hear the president\u2019s remarks. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel) <\/p>\n

\"Abandoned<\/p>\n

Abandoned folding chairs pile up as supporters of President Donald Trump wait for doors to open at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. Many camped out overnight in line to ensure access to hear the president\u2019s remarks. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A supporter of President Donald Trump takes a nap while waiting for doors to open at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. Many camped out overnight in line to ensure access to hear the president\u2019s remarks. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A sign welcomes President Donald Trump at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Media<\/p>\n

Media set up for the visit of President Donald Trump at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

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President Donald Trump thanks TV personality Dr. Phil McGraw for his support at The Villages High School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

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