# San Antonio Trump Rally - 10/7 - "Livestream" thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [October 5, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606 "2026-10-05T19:02:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/1 "2026-10-05T19:02:46Z")
Inna and I are going to the “Ugly” Ken Paxton rally tomorrow in San Antonio (Freeman Coliseum, seating capacity 11,700) so we can see what a Trump rally is like first hand. I asked @Aspenglow if it were OK if I started a “livestream” thread and was told that it’s OK, so here it is. To pre-answer some questions: “Why?” - Because life is about experiences. “Are you supporting Trump?” - No, of course not. Don’t be silly. “Are you paying for this?” - No, tickets were free. Parking may not be, however. Note: I’m just going to post thoughts, not video. Technically not a “livestream”, but let’s not get caught up in the particulars here. Question: Is there anything you would like for me to look out for? If so, I’ll be sure to put that in top of mind tomorrow and answer the question. ---
**Author:** ![Ellecram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellecram/32/18948_2.png) [@Ellecram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellecram)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/2 "2026-10-05T19:08:05Z")
Would be interested in what kind of security is in place for an event like this if you are able to answer. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/3 "2026-10-05T19:18:14Z")
In this thread you will not be seen as a Paxton and/or Trump supporter, but in almost all the other reports, audio, visual and written, you will be put out as a supporter. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/4 "2026-10-05T19:20:17Z")
Eh, I don’t care about that. Votes matter. Campaign rally attendance doesn’t. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/5 "2026-10-05T19:22:48Z")
I’m curious how many people will be there, how enthusiastic they appear, whether Trump looks alert and with it, whether he says anything especially weird or scary… Lots of stuff. Thanks for taking one for the team. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/6 "2026-10-05T19:24:27Z")
I hope the thread can stay P&E-worthy and not devolve into Pit territory. Whatever information you glean and share, it will be interesting, I’m sure. ---
**Author:** ![JDYanYan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jdyanyan/32/21663_2.png) [@JDYanYan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JDYanYan)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/7 "2026-10-05T19:24:42Z")
I’d really love to get an understanding of what it feels like among the true believers right now. From the outside it seems like there is a lot of anxiety, despair, and disillusion among MAGA, but I’m the perfect mark for that kind of anecdotal reporting that I want to be true. I’d love to know if the flag wavers still think things are going okay, or if even they’re starting to doubt. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/8 "2026-10-05T19:35:15Z")
I’ll advise you not to go, but that’s all. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/9 "2026-10-05T19:35:17Z")
> [@Aspenglow](#): > > I hope the thread can stay P&E-worthy and not devolve into Pit territory. I’ll do my part, but if, in time, you deem it necessary to move, please go ahead. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/10 "2026-10-05T19:38:55Z")
I’d be interested in your impression re the Latino/Hispanic presence. A few? v. **huge** turnout? Also, Black attendance (although the Black population of San Antonio isn’t high). The Hispanic population of the city is over 50%, however. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/11 "2026-10-05T20:02:19Z")
> [@JohnT](#): > > I’ll do my part, but if, in time, you deem it necessary to move, please go ahead. Thanks, @JohnT. We’ll hope for the best, but it’s always nice when we have buy-in from the OP before needing to move a thread to the Pit. IF we need to, of course. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/12 "2026-10-05T20:02:39Z")
Though the rallies clearly lend themselves to selection bias (ie, these are essentially the True Believers), I’d be very interested in knowing if you can engage any of the attendees, and – if so – if you find them thoughtful and informed – IOW, at odds with the stereotypes caricatured and portrayed comedically on YouTube channels like Jordan Klepper (The Daily Show) and The Good Liars. ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/13 "2026-10-05T20:11:14Z")
At the Ohio highschool rally, no token blacks were in evidence in the close cropped video. As soon as he started speaking after the introduction, people behind him were bailing. Check if the same happens there. Any attempt of the Dotard to speak Spanish (or english) should be noted as well. Watch out for giving up any personal identification. Or use [alfredenewmen@aol.ru](mailto:alfredenewmen@aol.ru). ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/14 "2026-10-05T20:55:16Z")
I’ll echo @Aspenglow’s “thank you in advance” as a moderator. I’d be interested (in the way your eyes get drawn to a horrible car crash by the side of the road) to see how much Trump-specific grifting goes on simultaneously with the Paxton boosting. It’ll be interesting to note how much of Trump’s “focus on me” is going on despite the reports it’s a drag on the rest of the ticket (well, Paxton has countless issues of his own). And if the merchandise is being sold vigorously. Assuming anyone at the rally is already a big booster, seeing the sale might be telling on where the money is going these days. I half wanted to wear pro-Democrat clothing, but that’s possibly an invitation to violence against you and yours given previous events, so I’m assuming you’re wearing neutral clothing. Of course, comfortable blue clothes without any logos might pass… Eh, you decide for yourself. And thanks again for taking one for the team, I for one cannot stand his voice or even gestures anymore. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/15 "2026-10-05T21:20:33Z")
> [@ParallelLines](#): > > Of course, comfortable blue clothes without any logos might pass… Hehe. Maybe a dark blue suit with a white shirt and red tie? ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/16 "2026-10-05T21:25:33Z")
When not even the best can tell the difference between emulation and mockery anymore… (looking at diaper-wearing Trump supporters) – throws up hands is beffudlement – ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/17 "2026-10-05T21:36:37Z")
> [@ParallelLines](#): > > I half wanted to wear pro-Democrat clothing, but that’s possibly an invitation to violence against you and yours given previous events, so I’m assuming you’re wearing neutral clothing. I am cunningly wearing my University of Georgia shirt - it’s MAGA red, but not MAGA, so I’ll blend in. (Not interested in getting into pissing contests when my wife is around, so, no, I won’t be wearing “No Kings” t-shirts or whatever.) ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/18 "2026-10-05T21:38:29Z")
> [@JohnT](#): > > Note: I’m just going to post thoughts, not video. Technically not a “livestream”, but let’s not get caught up in the particulars here. It’s a “livestream of consciousness”. ---
**Author:** ![Eric1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/3bc359/32.png) [@Eric1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eric1)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/19 "2026-10-05T22:18:05Z")
I saw the doors open at 2:30 but cannot picture what there is to do for 3 1/2 hours before a Trump speech. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606/20 "2026-10-05T22:18:49Z")
> [@Eric1](#): > > but cannot picture what there is to do for 3 1/2 hours before a Trump speech. Buy Trump merchandise! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-antonio-trump-rally-10-7-livestream-thread/1033606.md?page=2)