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The political environment in Washington is further complicated by public perception surrounding Trump’s rallies, notably highlighted during his Madison Square Garden rally in New York ahead of the 2016 election. Attendees filled the venue with fervor, a stark contrast to the mere 150 protesters outside. Observations of this rally instilled a sense of inevitability regarding Trump’s election victories, suggesting that dissent against his candidacy was less robust than anticipated, even in traditionally liberal areas.