Trump’s campaign posted images online that appeared to show the rally entirely full.
Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank posted a lengthy thread on X, writing,
Lot of empty seats at Trump rally in Reading, Pa. Arena has 7,200 seats. pic.twitter.com/4KkaoLnZ9E
— Dana Milbank (@Milbank) October 9, 2024
📍Reading, PA — Though most of the arena is full here, a few sections in the back are not (and are not just sectioned off for press either). Notable and unusual for a Trump rally. pic.twitter.com/CKzXHSFRPi
— Jake Traylor (@jake__traylor) October 9, 2024
📍Trump’s rally in Reading, PA. A lot of open seats in the back. The arena capacity is over 7,000. pic.twitter.com/JXRKNpGsZs
— Libbey Dean (@LibbeyDean_) October 10, 2024