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Hundreds Gather for Texas-sized Rally to Support Trump’s Re-election

By: Misty Boggs

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n estimated six hundred East Texans gathered for the Texas-sized Trump Rally held Oct 31, 2020, in Lufkin, Texas. 

The rally began with a Make America Great Again vehicle parade that left Harbor Freight at 12:30 p.m. and The parade served as the rally kick-off, leading up to the main event of a demonstration by The Flag Ninja as he placed his 45th flag.

The Flag Ninja began placing flags at the top of pine trees around Lufkin as a response to the Trump campaign signs that were being stolen from supporters’ yards. Recently, he gained national atttention when President Trump shared a video of him placing a flag.

Sen. Louis Gohmert, Rep. Trent Ashby, and State Board of Education Chairman Kevin Ellis were also present to meet and greet with supporters. 

Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. For a sample ballot and voting locations, please visit the Angelina County Election Administration web page.

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Misty Boggs
Misty Boggs
Misty Boggs is the Creative Director at MSGPR. As a resident of Angelina County, she enjoys getting to spend time with her family at their tree farm or exploring new art forms at home. She earned her bachelor's degree in Public Relations with a minor in Creative Writing at Stephen F. Austin State University in 2020 and received her MBA in Marketing from Lamar University in 2024.

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