Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump gave a special shout-out to one of his most devoted supporters, Blake Marnell, during a victory celebration after winning the Iowa caucus. Marnell, a resident of San Diego, has been attending Trump rallies since 2019 and always wears a distinctive jacket that resembles a wall. Trump couldn’t help but praise Marnell and his outfit, calling it “the most beautiful brick” he’s ever seen.
Trump invited Marnell to join him on stage, describing him as emblematic of the achievements his administration made in building the border wall. He boasted about the 500 miles of wall that were constructed, along with plans for an additional 200 miles. Trump declared that his administration had created the safest border in American history, but now the US has the worst border in the world.
Trump supporter and ‘Brick ‘Man’ Blake Marnell: “I believe President Trump will win. I think everybody knows that so the real question is by how much? If you go by polling, I think that he will be over 50%.” pic.twitter.com/z7WYiezVnK
— David Smith (@SmithInAmerica) January 15, 2024
The crowd erupted with applause as Trump and Marnell shook hands and exchanged pleasantries. Marnell, who had previously been invited to the stage at a 2019 rally, expressed his gratitude and promised to take care of himself.
In his speech, Trump also addressed the issue of immigration, stating that the influx of people crossing the border was an invasion that threatened the sustainability of the country. He emphasized the need to seal the border and deport those who had entered illegally, describing them as coming from prisons, jails, mental institutions, and even being terrorists.
Marnell, who drove from San Diego to Yuma, Arizona, for a Trump rally during the 2020 campaign, explained that he wore his brick suit to show his support for border security and strong borders. Initially skeptical of Trump’s effectiveness, Marnell changed his mind after seeing Trump’s actions on taxes and border security.
This heartwarming interaction between Trump and Marnell highlights the unwavering loyalty of Trump’s supporters and their dedication to his vision of a secure border.
