Trump Rallies Florida Supporters and Announces FEMA Funding

President Donald Trump held a campaign rally on October 30, 2026, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida, to mobilize Republican voters ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. During the event, Trump endorsed gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds and Senator Ashley Moody, describing the upcoming elections as the most important ever. He also announced $184 million in additional FEMA disaster funding for 15 counties in the Florida Panhandle affected by Hurricane Isaias.

The rally was marked by several interruptions from protesters, whom Trump dismissed as "losers" and "dopes," jokingly suggesting the timing of the disruptions made him appear to be a "lousy speaker." He used the platform to attack Democratic opponents, including Michigan candidate Abdul El-Sayed, and criticized actor Robert De Niro. Trump also proposed potential tax credits to keep film and television production within the United States.

Security for the event was extensive, with the Daytona Beach Police Department and other local agencies implementing road closures and airspace restrictions. Earlier that day, authorities arrested 21-year-old Allison Albro after she posted a social media threat to shoot the president during the rally. Following the Florida event, Trump rescheduled campaign visits to Iowa and Kansas for the following Sunday.