Virginia Democrats used the news of Trump’s visit to highlight his refusal to release his tax returns.

“Donald Trump’s trip to Fredericksburg comes at a time when Virginians are fed up with his tax plans that benefit him and his wealthy friends at the expense of Virginia’s working families, along with Trump’s continued refusal to release his tax returns for the public to see. This unprecedented lack of transparency and accountability has left Virginians wondering: ‘What’s he hiding?’ ” said Emily Bolton, communications director of the Democratic Party of Virginia.

Local officials began readying for the rally as soon as the visit became official.

Fredericksburg Fire Department Deputy Chief Mike Jones said he and Fire Chief Ed Allen Jr. have been working with other departments in the city and Stafford and Spotsylvania counties, private entities and federal agencies, including the Secret Service, to develop a plan for handling the event.

He said the fire department will need to have enough emergency medical technicians at the expo center to handle anything related to the candidate, his team and those attending the rally, as well as any 911 calls that come in.