President Trump’s rally in Fort Myers, Florida on October 23, 2026 drew an overwhelmingly large crowd that he described as exceeding venue capacity. During the event, Trump stated there were “2 or 3 times more people” outside the arena who could not gain entry and criticized his team for not booking a larger facility.

Trump also issued a warning to Florida voters regarding Democratic candidate Angie Nixon, identifying her as a “card-carrying member of the Democrat Socialists of America.” He detailed her platform proposals, which include abolishing the U.S. Senate, dismantling the Supreme Court, providing free healthcare for all undocumented immigrants, defunding law enforcement agencies, and closing prisons while releasing thousands of violent criminals.

The president emphasized that Florida is a state where residents “come to escape communists and not to elect them.” Additionally, Trump addressed ongoing legal challenges, stating he had “hundreds and hundreds” of lawsuits but would “not give a shit” about them.

During the rally, Governor Ron DeSantis presented Trump with a commemorative coin as part of an on-stage interaction. Some attendees described the event as cringeworthy.