The long line for Saturday’s Trump rally started forming long before the rally began. Photo by Carla Peay/The Atlanta VoiceWILMINGTON, NC – Linda Burnett may or may not be a Donald Trump supporter. She may or may not be a Kamala Harris supporter. What she is, however, is a successful traveling vendor who attends the rallies of both candidates and says that business is good. Especially for Trump.“It’s very profitable,” Burnett said. “Especially the Trump merchandise. I sell a lot more Trump items than Harris items. A lot more.” Burnett was wearing a ‘Women for Trump’ hat, but when asked if she supported the former president, Burnett was non-committal. A native of Oklahoma City, Burnett says she goes where the business is.Joe Smith (a pseudonym) is also a travelling vendor. He would not give his real name, but the Atlanta native did say he was a Trump supporter.“I like the Second Amendment,” Smith said. “I like money and a good economy, and from what I see, that predominantly happens when Republicans are in office.” Smith is from a military family and has what he calls “rainbow” family members, but says he likes the Trump/Vance ticket because of their conservative values.“I side with the Bible,” Smith said.It’s commonplace to see a large number of Black vendors at Trump events, in fact they make up the majority of vendors.  At an outdoor rally at the Aero Center in Wilmington, NC on Saturday, business was likely good for everyone. The lines to enter the event were well over a mile long, and nearly a third of it was lined with tables full of Trump merchandise.Once inside the area roped off for the stage, thousands of supporters braved temperatures in the high 80’s, and a bright sun, to cheer on Donald Trump, and the Republican lawmakers who preceded him. They included North Carolina GOP Chairman Michael Whatley, Senator Ted Budd, Congressman David Rouzer and the Republican candidate for Attorney General, Dan Bishop.“They have no ideas or answers,” Bishop said of the Harris/Walz ticket, while accusing Democrats of seeking to destroy Donald Trump and his family.“They seek to break our spirits, but they will fail,” Bishop said. “They might stop one of us, but they will not stop all of us. I am running to restore a culture of law and order in North Carolina.”Photo by Carla Peay/The Atlanta VoiceBishop is running against Democrat Jeff Jackson for the seat, which is currently held by Josh Stein, the Democratic candidate for Governor. Stein’s opponent, Republican Lt. Governor Mark Robinson, was conspicuously absent from the event. Recent statements released by the Trump campaign was non-committal on whether he still supports Robinson.When Trump finally took the stage nearly 45 minutes after his scheduled time, it was clear that his supporters didn’t mind the wait. Trump opened his remarks with a warning – if he is not elected, Americans can prepare for World War III. However, under his leadership, Trump stated, we would have world peace.“Under a Trump administration, cities will be safe again,” Trump stated. “We will bring back the American dream. Under Kamala Harris, we will have economic depression and despair. She is not qualified.”Trump called Harris the most radical left nominee in the nation’s history, and attacked her record on the economy, energy and the border. He vowed to seal the border on day one and begin the largest mass deportation effort in history.“There are millions of illegal aliens coming into our country,” Trump said. “There are savage criminals running the streets. She created the worst economy in history. She is responsible for the largest tax hikes in history and crippling regulations.”During a 40 minute speech, Trump speculated that the number of illegal immigrants in the United States is anywhere from 21 million to 50 million and said that migrants were being flown in from other countries to take over American cities. Although he touched on the economy and energy, Trump kept coming back to the key point of his speech – illegal immigration, in turn calling them migrants, aliens and criminals who come to the U.S. from prisons and insane asylums.“When I am in office, I will outlaw sanctuary cities nationwide,” Trump said. “I will bring the government down on any city refusing to cooperate with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). I will get every migrant criminal out of our country.”Trump once again stated that migrants are taking jobs that were once held by African Americans and Hispanics, a call back to his controversial “Black jobs” comment.Near the end of his speech, a young voice could clearly be heard shouting “You’ve got to save us President Trump!”“We’re going to save you,” Trump said. “We are going to save you.” Thunderous applause followed. The post Supporters brave long lines and high temperatures at Trump rally in Wilmington appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.