This week, Donald Trump's rally in Arizona was marred by a series of heat-related medical emergencies. Supporters who gathered outside Dream City Church in Phoenix on Thursday faced temperatures soaring to nearly 110 degrees, leading to several individuals fainting while waiting to get in.
Ben Brown, a reporter for ABC15 in Phoenix, captured the chaotic scene on video. Paramedics were seen rushing to help those overcome by the intense heat. In one clip, a person is shown receiving an IV under a white pop-up tent, while another video features paramedics transporting people on stretchers.
I’ve seen so far at least 3 people carried off on stretches due to the heat as they wait in line in the sun to get into Donald Trump’s event … it’s 102 degrees out @abc15 pic.twitter.com/8jQeaXDugS
— Ben Brown (@bdbrown473) June 6, 2024
Brown reported witnessing at least three people being taken away for medical attention at that time. According to ABC, at least 11 people were hospitalized due to heat exhaustion.
A local photographer also documented the scene at the front entrance of the venue, capturing images of at least two collapsed individuals.
Here is another person getting an IV pic.twitter.com/QxwNuwEy7p
— Ben Brown (@bdbrown473) June 6, 2024
The rally was held despite the extreme weather conditions, drawing a large crowd of Trump supporters. The event came shortly after Trump’s conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Scheduled to speak at 2 PM, Trump managed to fire up the crowd, with some clips showing the audience chanting an NSFW word.
Despite the heat-related incidents, the rally proceeded as planned. It is hoped that everyone who required medical attention is now recovering well.