Trump is campaigning for Scott and DeSantis in the Southwest Florida Rally

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Hundreds of people, including Gene Huber, arrive 10 hours in advance for President Trump's "Make America Great Again" rally in Estero
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President Donald Trump talks about the media Wednesday night at the Hertz Arena while addressing his supporters at the Great Make America Great Rally on October 31, 2018. (Photo: Ricardo Rolon / The Press-Press)

President Donald Trump campaigned for the best Republican candidates on Wednesday, bringing together a crowd of more than 8,000 in Southwest Florida to support Ron DeSantis as governor and Rick Scott in the US Senate.

Trump arrived early in the evening at Hertz Arena in Estero under the roar of the crowd that began queuing Tuesday night. After a few minutes of attacking the media, Trump explained the reason for his arrest in southwest Florida: to gather support from the Republican candidates of the state.

Trump first starred Scott, the two-term governor who is fighting practicing Democrat Senator Bill Nelson.

"Governor Scott is doing a really amazing job," Trump said. "It's a talent."

He commended Scott for his response to Hurricane Michael, who swept Panama City and Mexico Beach on Oct. 10 and left an area of destruction in eight Panhandle counties.

"Together we will make Florida come back," said Trump.

More: Live coverage: President Trump's Make America Great Rally at Hertz Arena

The president said Scott had helped secure federal money for the construction of a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee, an initiative to reduce releases on the east and west coasts of Florida. Scott has been criticized during the campaign for cuts in the state's environmental programs by critics who claim he could have done more to limit releases and the toxic red tide along the coasts.

Scott spent his time praising the president, the achievements of the Trump administration and the support the president gave after Michael.

"Every day he called me," said Scott of Trump. And said, "What do you need? "

Trump also gave DeSantis seven minutes to plead his case at the rally.

"He will continue what Governor Scott has started," Trump said of DeSantis. "Florida's economy is one of the hottest" in the country.

DeSantis spent most of his time criticizing his Democratic opponent, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum.

"He can not protect Florida," said DeSantis about Gillum. And he warned the crowd to "read the fine print" in Gillum's "Medicare for all" proposal. "The government does not have the right to remove the health care benefits you earn," through your employer, DeSantis said.

Getting out of the vote was the theme of the evening, but when Trump asked who had already voted, almost everyone in the arena raised his hand, making him jokingly ask why he was there.

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He then launched attacks on Nelson and Gillum, comparing them to "Rick and Ron," praising the Trump administration 's accomplishments and sending dire warnings about what a Democratic victory would mean for the US. future of the country, for the Florida economy and for the safety of citizens. its citizens.

"You have to vote for Rick and Ron," said Trump. "Together we will bring back our country."

Speaking of Gillum, Trump's words prompted the crowd to recite a well-known Republican chorus, albeit with a different pronoun, used in 2016 against Democrat Hillary Clinton.

"Lock him up, lock him up," they chanted.

Supporters gather at the Trump Rally on Wednesday October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Chris Sawnson of Daytona Beach brandishes his copy of Trump: The Art of Deal when he entered the Trump Rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Rogan O 'Handley wears the patriot costume at the Trump rally on Wednesday October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero. "It's a symbol for the people who liberated America from tyranny and Trump invigorates that spirit," he said.

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Freddy Solorzano and his family hold placards to seek the help of President Trump in Venezuela at the Trump rally on Wednesday October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Supporters react to President Trump's speech at the Trump rally on Wednesday 31 October 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Vito Andilino disguises himself as a viking at the Trump rally on Wednesday October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Jana Zelenak from Punta Gorda keeps her copy of Time magazine in the hope of having it signed by President Trump. "Although, I do not think he would want to sign Time magazine," exclaims Zelenak at the Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Lee Stein grabs his significant, Ashley Stein, while he was queuing up to participate in the Trump Rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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The protesters, Cheryl Ankenbrandt, GraceKline and Jamie Gerlach, gather for the Trump rally on Wednesday October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Protesters gather in front of the Trump rally on Wednesday October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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The protester, Gray Cone, holds up a sign in front of the Trump rally on Wednesday October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Marie Conway, aged seventy-nine, has come all the way from Osprey to attend the Trump Rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the Hertz Arena in Estero. The tears filled her eyes when she saw Trump appear on the projection screen outside the Hertz Arena.

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Sean Elsner screams with joy at his phone as he records a Facebook Live video at the Trump Rally on Wednesday October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Sean Elsner and his friend Theo Pappas scream with excitement as President Trump said: "Give glory back to America", at the end of his rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Hertz Arena in Estero.

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A salesman continues to sell Trump products after the end of the Trump Rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Justin Parker from Marco Island dances for "We are the champions" before a Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Supporters take pictures as Donald Trump arrives on stage at a Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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A Trump supporter holds two signs of peace at the Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Trump supporters resist at a Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Hertz Arena in Estero.

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A young Trump supporter holds a sign while she is sitting on someone's shoulders at Trump's rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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A volunteer directs the VIPs to their headquarters before a Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Lucy and Emilil Bello from Bonita Springs hug each other before a Trump rally on Wednesday October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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A supporter of Trump waved a sign before his rally on Wednesday October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Michele Vandervelden, member of the Republican Party Committee of Palm Beach County, dances and wavers in front of a Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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President Trump leaves Air Force One on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Trump is in South West Florida for a "Make America Great Again" rally at the Hertz Arena.

Steve Opp and his wife, Rosemarie Maatsch, of Cape Coral, said that waiting online was part of the experience, like queuing without drinks or hamburgers.

"I was here in 2016 and half of the fun was waiting and meeting people who are all good people," Opp said.

Dave Mikolajczak poses for a portrait before the Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Trump supporters line up to enter the Hertz Arena to watch President Donald Trump in Estero, Florida on October 31, 2018.

This is Scott Doss with his wife Beth and his children Rebekah and Josiah. Doss said that he was out because he wanted to see the president in person.

This is Nancy Bradley, a 59-year-old resident of Naples, and Denise Porter, a 54-year-old resident of Naples. They celebrate Halloween at the rally with their "Trumpkin" shirts.

Nick Schaefer of Fort Myers waved his Trump flag in the air on Wednesday afternoon while he was waiting for the Trump campaign on October 31, 2018.

Supporters of Donald Trump begin to occupy spots at the Hertz Arena during the Make America Great Again Rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2013.

Chris Swanson, left, and Dave Mikolajczak, right, pose for a portrait in front of a Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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That's Erika Wilcoxson, who sells Trump clothing and products outside Hertz Arena. She wears panda ears to celebrate Halloween and says her t-shirts and hats are printed in Florida. Wilcoxson is a 30 year old resident of New Port Richey, Florida.

Kay Ecoff, of Fort Myers, wears a fake newspaper shirt that she adorned with a Trump rally on Wednesday October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Kathy Sanders of Cape Coral wears a Trump MAGA visor that she made herself before a Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the Hertz Arena in Estero. Sanders arrived at 3:50 am to queue for his first Trump rally.

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Larry Bergere's dog, Lola, wears a cloak bearing the inscription "Trump Puppy" before his rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero. It was Lola's first Trump rally, but Bergere said it would not be his last.

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Bob Welsh of South Miami protests alone on the perimeter of the Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Katherine Shortlidge from Fort Myers poses for a portrait before the Trump rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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A Miami resident, Diron Lopez, is waiting to participate in the Make America Great Again rally at the Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida. on Wednesday 31/10/2018.

Donna Renfroe, a supporter of Donald Trump, recites "Trump, Trump, Trump"; before the Make America Great Again rally begins at the Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida. on Wednesday 31/10/2018.

From left to right, Niurka Lopez, Alba Williams, Paris Fulbright and Alexis Lange dance to the YMCA song before the Make America Great Again rally begins at the Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida. on Wednesday 31/10/2018.

Miami resident Diron Lopez is queuing at the Make America Great Again rally at the Hertz Arena on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

Lee Stein grabbed his significant Ashley Stein while he was queuing to enter the Hertz Arena on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

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Marco Island's Brittany Webb has a "Drain The Swamp" sign showing the crowd heading to Hertz Arena on Wednesday afternoon as part of the Make America Great Again Rally.

Fans attending the Make America Great Again rally at the Hertz Arena on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 hold up a big Donald Trump banner in front of television cameras.

Dennis Deibel, of Fort Myers, is disguised as Uncle Sam for his visit to the Make America Great Again rally at the Hertz Arena in Estero on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

Nathan Lockhard, dressed in Donald Trump, takes pictures with supporters while they queue before Trump's rally on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Barbara Jones from Orlando shows her Trump socks before her rally on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Ron Renaud of Port Orange, Florida, is sitting in the shadows as he waits to enter the Hertz Arena before a Trump rally on Wednesday October 31, 2018 in Estero. Renaud arrived at the arena at 4 am to queuing.

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Ted Weeks, 24 (left) and his father, Ted Weeks, 53, made the trip from Casselberry to Seminole Co. Young Ted participated in three gatherings, the older one being two. They compared this to a spiritual experience. "Be with all these Republican fellow citizens in a group," said Elder Weeks.

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Steve Spurgeon of Omaha, Nebraska, is hugged by Reverend Dr. Kim Stone of Fort Myers on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 after sharing a prayer.

Donald Trump supporter Donna Renfroe expressed his support for the president before the Make America Great rally in Hertz Arena on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

Fort Myers resident Lisa Belcher records the scene at the Make America Great Again gathering at Hertz Arena in Estero on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

Estero's Jennifer Leigh waved a Trump flag as she was waiting for the president's rally tonight at the Hertz Arena in Estero on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

Conni Brunni, of Englewood, left, brandishes the Trump flag as she queues with her friend Helene Johnston, of Venice, on Wednesday October 31, 2018 in Estero. The two friends arrived at 5:30 in the morning to join the line.

Steve Spurgeon, from Omaha, Nebraska, sings his song "Wake Up In The USA" to people waiting in line for the Trump Rally on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. Spurgeon travels all over the country to rally its message of love and unity.

Supporters of Donald Trump are waiting for the Make America Great Again rally at the Hertz Arena in Estero on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

Eli Torres of Lehigh Acres, disguised as Hillary Clinton, walks with his son Caleb Torres on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 as supporters of President Trump line up for his rally at the Hertz Arena.

A large crowd gathered outside the Hertz Arena nearly 10 hours before the start of President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" rally at the Hertz Arena on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

More and more sellers are selling President Trump's and MAGA's clothes on the sidewalk on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

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Rogan O'Handley, 33, of Tampa is on his second rally. "It's just Halloween, but I was going to wear it anyway ... The Patriots support President Trump, which is symbolic of the kind of people who fought to create a free America. Trump invigorates this spirit. "

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Posters featuring candidates from South West Florida for various offices as well as vendors selling Trump apparel are on the sidewalk leading to the Hertz Arena from Miromar Outlets on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

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Trump-related products are not only ubiquitous, but you can also buy many more "Women For Trump" pink shirts for NASA-themed "Space Force" shirts.

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David Lightner, left, and Alessio Luna, center, relax as they try to save time before a Trump rally, on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, at Hertz Arena in Estero. Lightner and Luna arrived at 7:30 in the morning to queue.

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Here is a view from the front of the line at the Hertz Arena on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

The media settled at Hertz Arena in Estero in anticipation of the arrival of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

From left to right, Jeanne Knight of Tampa, Suzanne Garvin of New York and Haydee Garvin joined the line to enter Hertz Arena on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 to hear President Trump. The women say that they will be just as happy to participate in the event if they can not get a seat.

A supporter of Donald Trump poses while he was wearing a Hillary Clinton mask and holding a jail a few hours before the president was expected at 7 pm. Rally at Hertz Arena in Estero on Wednesday 31 October 2018.

Hundreds of people came early to line up to see President Trump on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

Dale Raines of Miami wears a "Blacks for Trump" t-shirt as he arrives 10 hours earlier for President Trump's party at 7 pm Rally at Hertz Arena in Estero on Wednesday 31 October 2018.

Helbert Morrison, 54, from Washington, DC, is preparing to sell Donald Trump's merchandise to fans lining up in front of the Hertz Arena on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

Gene Huber, 48, from West Palm Beach, is increasingly excited by the minute anticipating his 13th rally of Donald Trump at the Hertz Arena on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. The President hugged him at from a rally in Melbourne in 2017, and Huber described it changes life.

A recreational vehicle parked in the Donald Trump paraphernalia sits on the Everblades Parkway before President Trump's 19 hours. Rally at Hertz Arena in Estero on Wednesday 31 October 2018.

The supporters of Donald Trump are in the hundreds and maybe just over a thousand about 10 hours before 7 pm. Event scheduled at the Hertz Arena in Estero on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

Here is a view from the back of the line at the Hertz Arena on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

People prepared for the rally at the Hertz Arena on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

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Jodi Pharis from Naples accompanied hundreds of people who came to see President Trump early on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

Steve Spurgeon, from Omaha, Nebraska, sings his song "Wake up to the United States" to people waiting online for the Trump Rally on Wednesday. Spurgeon travels the country to gather to spread his message of love and unity.

Gabby Algagi, from Naples, accompanied hundreds of people who came early to meet with President Trump on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the Hertz Arena in Estero.

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Supporters waited hours before Trump arrived as the speakers who were making themselves heard: the election day is again 2016.

"We have to help the president by getting your vote in southwestern Florida," US representative Francis Rooney, a candidate for re-election against Democrat David Holden, told the crowd. "We need to increase the score as we did in 2016."

In the defeat of Trump's Democrat Hillary Clinton that year, Collier County had the highest Republican turnout rate of all Florida counties, with 87%. The participation rate of Lee County Republicans increased by 10 percentage points in 2016 compared to the 2012 presidential race, reaching 78% for Trump.

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Southwest Florida was one of the areas that proved to be huge for Trump, in addition to Panhandle and North Florida Counties.

Trump nodded to Rooney, whom he described as "a great businessman" who took office in 2016, during his speech: "He does the job".

State Senator Lizbeth Benaquisto of Fort Myers opened the rally with a moment of silence for the victims of the shooting at the Pittsburgh Synagogue.

Then she asked people to lower their heads and she prayed. In the end, the crowd said "amen" in unison.

The Miami representative, Jeanette Nuñez, chosen by DeSantis as his second vice-governor, attacked Gillum without naming him. "Our opponent's record in Tallahassee," she says, "should shake us up."

Nuñez would be the first female Cuban-American lieutenant-governor.

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