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Trump Staffer and Allentown Mayor Clash Over Rally Barricades

A viral video captures a heated exchange between a Trump campaign staffer and the Democratic Mayor of Allentown over road closures impacting ballot access.

  • The argument centered on road closures that Mayor Matt Tuerk claimed would hinder voter access to ballot drop-off locations.
  • The Trump staffer accused Mayor Tuerk of lying and trying to disrupt the rally, insisting that the closures were properly permitted.
  • The confrontation, marked by expletive-filled exchanges, has drawn widespread attention on social media platforms like TikTok.
  • Mayor Tuerk expressed disappointment over the Trump campaign's portrayal of the incident, asserting that the city ensured both voting and rally participation.
  • Local law enforcement was involved in resolving the situation, and the Trump rally proceeded successfully at the PPL Center.
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