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THEY’RE EXPECTING SEVERAL PEOPLE TO SHOW UP AND VOICE THEIR OPINIONS. IT STARTS AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE CITY CHAMBERS. EVAN: TONIGHT, PRESIDENT TRUMP IS OFFICIALLY KICKING OFF HIS RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN, WITH A RALLY IN ORLANDO, FLOR

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The Oklahoma Republican Party unveiled a statue of President Donald Trump during a reelection campaign kickoff event Tuesday afternoon, hours before the president announces his reelection bid.The statue of Trump, which is called "The President Who Loved America" and was made by Oklahoma sculptor Brenda Angel, was unveiled during a public event at the state's party headquarters. "I am excited about the announcement from President Trump that he will seek reelection," David McLain, chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party, said in a news release. "The promises he made were the promises he kept. His strong leadership with proven global security and economic success has led to peace and prosperity. Oklahomans are eager to support their President."The event featured speeches from Republican party leaders and elected officials and focused on rallying supporters across Oklahoma "to do their part in 2020 to ensure the reelection of President Trump," the news release states. "President Trump has been a staunch ally of mine in rebuilding our military after years of neglect," U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, said in the release. "I share his priorities of securing our country, rolling back burdensome regulation, and protecting our men and women in uniform. I look forward to working with the Oklahoma Republican Party to ensure that we re-elect President Trump and keep Oklahoma red in 2020." The Oklahoma Republican Party also used the reception Tuesday to begin a push for its fundraising efforts for the "Victory 2020" campaign to train activists and to elect Republicans to local offices. People who would like to donate can do so online here."It’s an honor to be with everyone at the unveiling of the Trump sculpture done by Angel, a fellow southeastern Oklahoman," State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd said. "It is an honor to support President Trump. He delivers on his promises. President Trump loves this country and its people, and it is evident by his accountability and transparency.""He led the biggest tax and regulations cuts on businesses since the late '80s. Trump delivers on expectations, and I look forward to what he will accomplish in the next four years.”