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Gallery: Donald Trump visits Savannah

Supporters cram squares around civic center to cheer on their candidate

by Justin Taylor and Robin Kemp September 24th, 2024Updated February 2nd, 2026 Why you can trust The Current

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A Donald Trump cutout outside Trump's Presidential rally in Savannah, GA, Sept. 24, 2024.

Supporters of Donald Trump trade insults with Kamala Harris supporters near a Trump Presidential rally, Savannah, GA, Sept. 20, 2024.

Supporters of Donald Trump gather at a merchandise table outside a Trump rally, Savannah, GA. Sept. 24, 2024.

Left to right: Tina Otto and Jenny Fisher drove an hour from Liberty County to attend the Donald Trump rally in Savannah, GA, Sept. 24, 2024, but said the line was too long.

A man stares at Donald Trump supporters during an exchange with backers of Vice President Kamala Harris near a Trump rally in Savannah, Sept. 24, 2024.

Supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris demonstrate near a Donald Trump rally in Savannah, GA, Sept. 24, 2024.

A Donald Trump supporter displays flags on the back of a pickup truck after a Trump rally in Savannah, GA, Sept 24, 2024.

A Donald Trump supporter flys flags near the Johnny Mercer Civic Center, site of a Sept. 24, 2024 Trump rally in Savannah, GA.

A cutout of Donald Trump surrounded by animals proclaims "Pet Lives Matter," Savannah, GA, Sept. 24, 2024.

Donald Trump supporters peruse campaign merchandise near a Trump rally in Savannah, GA, Sept. 24, 2024.

A Donald Trump supporter leaves a Trump rally in downtown Savannah, GA, Sept. 24. 2024.

Rows of red Trump hats for sale near a Donald Trump campaign rally in Savannah, GA, Sept. 24, 2024.

Fans of Donald Trump wait for his motorcade to leave the Johnny Mercer Civic Center, Savannah, GA, Sept. 24, 2024.

Campaign workers hand out "47" signs to people standing near Donald Trump's motorcade route in Savannah, GA, Sept. 24. 2024.

(Left to right) Mary Orr, Meg Herrmann, and Mary Ann Edinger of Savannah stood in line 3 hours but were unable to get into the Donald Trump rally at the Johnny Mercer Center, Sept. 24, 2024.

Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue outside a Donald Trump Presidential rally, Savannah, GA, Sept. 24, 2024.

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Gallery: Donald Trump visits Savannah

by Justin Taylor and Robin Kemp, The Current
September 24, 2024

<h1>Gallery: Donald Trump visits Savannah</h1>
<p class="byline">by Justin Taylor and Robin Kemp, The Current <br />September 24, 2024</p>

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