Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is hosting a rally in Everett, WA today. The Stranger staffers Sean Nelson, Heidi Groover, Ana Sofia Knauf, and Rich Smith are on the ground, and will be sending us live dispatches of what they see and hear. Follow along right here for updates before and throughout the rally. Like us on Facebook for Facebook Live interviews with attendees.
Follow Stranger staffers as they live-tweet, below:
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6:30 Reminder that this is the line in which people are waiting to get into the rally.
5:00 PM
As people line up to see Trump, a separate rally unfolds nearby. There, Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson endorses Hillary Clinton.
Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson: "I urge you to be thoughtful and respectful." Endorses Hillary for prez #TrumpWA pic.twitter.com/RrgAk26Aji
— Ana Sofia Knauf (@asknauf) August 30, 2016
Spotted at the Trump rally: Protestors!
I found the protesters!! First sign I see: "no Islamophobia in the white house" #TrumpWA pic.twitter.com/ycvvZ4aZMv
— Ana Sofia Knauf (@asknauf) August 30, 2016
4:50 PM Here's a reminder of what Trump's last visit to WA looked like:
4:45 PM The team has arrived in Everett, presumably in good shape. We've met some interesting characters already. Say "hi" to Zach:
Zach: In apprentice program, likes that Trump says what he means, "women work less so they get paid less." #TrumpWA pic.twitter.com/hRcYvUEtzA
— Rich Smith (@richsssmith) August 30, 2016