Donald Trump will reportedly spend part of Memorial Day weekend rallying hundreds of free speech-loving bikers in America’s capital.
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee is planning to visit Washington, D.C., on Sunday for the “Rolling Thunder First Amendment Demonstration Run” in honor of the nation’s veterans.
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“I am doing it in honor of the great bikers who have been totally supportive of my campaign, and now I want to be supportive of them,” Trump told Bloomberg News on Thursday. “I look forward to it!”
The annual event attracted more than a million bikes and spectators last May, and could potentially draw even bigger crowds this year considering Trump’s decision to attend. Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson and singer Nancy Sinatra were among those who addressed the massive crowd at last year’s gathering.
In early April, several reports emerged about a group of motorcyclists who called themselves Bikers for Trump and patrolled the candidate’s rallies for potential disturbances. The group is also planning to host their own rally for the de facto GOP nominee at the Republican National Convention in July.
The First Amendment Demonstration Run will begin at noon ET on Sunday just outside of he Pentagon. A spokeswoman for Trump’s campaign has yet to release further details about the billionaire’s appearance.
