Thousands of red MAGA hat wearing Trump supporters lined up in Grand Rapids, Michigan for the President’s campaign rally Thursday night at the 10,000 seat Van Andel Arena (with an overflow area also set up). Many lined up before dawn according to local reports and attendees. Doors open at 4 p.m. EDT for the 7 p.m. start of the rally.

Several reports describe the crowd as a “sea of red hats”. Wearing the red Trump Make America Great Again hat has made supporters a target of violence and hatred from liberals across the country. That so many are wearing the hat to the Grand Rapids rally can be seen as a sign of defiant support for President Trump, especially so after his being cleared of the bogus collusion with Russia allegations and obstruction of justice by the Mueller probe.

Photo from after 7 a.m. EDT by Eric Brefka, WZZM-TV.

People as far as Chicago and the U.P are already lining up outside of Van Andel Arena for President Trump's MAGA really tonight. @wzzm13 pic.twitter.com/EFlpv4ov5r — Eric Brefka (@EricBrefka) March 28, 2019

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WZZM video report from 6:30 a.m. EDT shows dozens in line on the dark outside the Van Andel Arena.

Video posted by Eric Lloyd with 9and10News shows late morning line.

We are still 8 hours from the start of the @realDonaldTrump rally here in Grand Rapids but already there are hundreds of people lined up. Some have been here since well before dawn. @9and10News pic.twitter.com/6Am46mpby8 — Eric Lloyd (@EricLloyd) March 28, 2019

Laura Cox, Chair of the Michigan Republican Party posted photos from outside the arena Thursday morning.

So many GREAT Michigan Patriots already lined up AROUND Van Andel Arena to see President @realDonaldTrump tonight! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/hF3QxLp9Z4 — Laura Cox (@MIGOPChair) March 28, 2019

Reporter Jonathan Oosting of the Detroit News found the line quite long after Noon.

So many GREAT Michigan Patriots already lined up AROUND Van Andel Arena to see President @realDonaldTrump tonight! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/hF3QxLp9Z4 — Laura Cox (@MIGOPChair) March 28, 2019

Fox17 reporter Ahtra Elnashar posted photos calling the scene a “sea of red hats.”

Downtown Grand Rapids is a sea of red MAGA hats. @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/yf98oGhnDz — Ahtra Elnashar (@AhtraElnashar) March 28, 2019

Attendee Roy Couch also called the scene a “sea of red hats.”

@seanhannity it's a sea of red hats here in Grand Rapids!!! pic.twitter.com/kEZ13oHP08 — Roy Couch (@royboy138) March 28, 2019

ABC News reporter Rachel Scott posted photos from outside and inside the arena.

President Trump will hold a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan tonight. The president had a historic upset here in 2016, he was the first Republican to win the state in nearly 30 years. It’s the President’s first rally since the release of the special counsel summary. pic.twitter.com/awcqcC47iR — Rachel Scott (@rachelvscott) March 28, 2019

Trump campaign official Tim Murtaugh posted a photo of himself inspecting the arena set-up.

On the scene awaiting @realDonaldTrump for tonight’s #MAGA rally at @VanAndelArena in Grand Rapids, MI. Lots of good news to celebrate. The Michigan economy is booming. Thousands of folks will pack this place tonight. pic.twitter.com/yTMk8lWQWG — Tim Murtaugh (@TimMurtaugh) March 28, 2019

Jason Heeres with WWMT-TV posted video of the crowd from afar (wait for the ending).

Headed down the parking garage and seeing so many Trump supporters surrounding Van Andel. #TrumpInGR @wwmtnews #wwmt pic.twitter.com/QP5Yl6SZZz — Photojournalist Jason Heeres (@jaheeres) March 28, 2019

Photo from outside the arena by Chris Zoldaz.

Long of of people waiting to enter Van Andel Arena for the president’s rally in Grand Rapids this evening. A street vendor called me “big guy” and asked if I wanted a “Trump hat.” I politely declined. pic.twitter.com/xXFUBUn1Lc — Chris Zoladz is wearing a mask (@ChrisZoladz) March 28, 2019

Instagram view form the back of the line by Christy Cox

More overhead video of the line by Jason Heeres shows a rock band performing on the overflow stage.

View of the line in front of @VanAndelArena as @POTUS will be here for a rally at 7pm. Stay with @wwmtnews as @MikenzieFrost and @Mkrafcik will have team coverage of #trumpinGR pic.twitter.com/MhXRo6tdjn — Photojournalist Jason Heeres (@jaheeres) March 28, 2019

Holland Sentinel reporter Kate Carlson posted video of the line.

People are lined up around the corner for President Donald Trump’s rally at Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids. pic.twitter.com/5XVLHzLIIs — Kate Carlson (@SentinelKate) March 28, 2019

Video clips of an interview with Trump campaign spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany by Sinclair’s Mikenzie Frost.

I spoke with Trump 2020 National Press Secretary @kayleighmcenany moments ago ahead of the rally in Grand Rapids.

I saw a sign outside the rally about the media being the enemy of the people – I asked her about that feeling inside the campaign. #TrumpInGR

WATCH: 👇👇 pic.twitter.com/jOJUNf9Jqe — Mikenzie Frost (@MikenzieFrost) March 28, 2019

@kayleighmcenany added that the 2020 cycle will feel similar to 2016.

She said that's not a bad thing. #TrumpInGR

MORE: 👇👇 pic.twitter.com/ySoQlOTQrG — Mikenzie Frost (@MikenzieFrost) March 28, 2019

Mid-afternoon photo of crowd by Michigan GOP’s Hannah Osantowske shows the sea of red hats still growing.

SO much excitement in Grand Rapids for President @realDonaldTrump. Still 5 hours to showtime & the line to enter Van Andel Arena is 14 blocks long! 🇺🇸 #MAGA pic.twitter.com/m6GqKGh4AV — Hannah Osantowske (@HOsantowskeMI) March 28, 2019

To close, a likely winner for the most senior Trump supporter attending the rally.