Former President Donald Trump visited Sprankles Neighborhood Market in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, where he surprised a local mother of three with a generous gift during his stop.
Supporters eagerly gathered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on July 31, 2024, for former President Donald Trump’s rally at the New Holland Arena, marking his first appearance in the state since the assassination attempt against him in Butler, PA.
Before his rally in Indiana, PA, Trump will be visiting the Sprankles store in Kittanning, PA! Word started going around a few hours ago. This is the crowd around an hour ago! pic.twitter.com/if7RWsixRq
— Raymond (@Raymond1297025) September 23, 2024
Before his rally in Indiana, PA, Trump made an unexpected stop at Sprankle’s Neighborhood Market in Kittanning, PA.
The visit quickly attracted a crowd, as word spread about Trump’s impromptu visit to the local grocery store.
Trump, focusing heavily on key battleground states as the 2024 presidential race intensifies, spent time greeting shoppers, chatting with store employees, and offering a helping hand to a struggling customer.
During his time in the store, Trump noticed a mother at the checkout counter and, seeing her situation, pulled out a $100 bill to reduce her grocery total.
“Here, it’s going to go down a little bit,” he told her, handing over the money. “It just went down 100 bucks.”
The woman expressed her gratitude, thanking Trump warmly before he waved goodbye, saying, “We’ll do that for you from the White House, alright?”
🔥 Trump gives a mom of 3 a $100 bill at the grocery store in Pennsylvania
"It just went down 100 bucks." pic.twitter.com/H46G9P4tKW
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 23, 2024
In addition to assisting the mother, Trump made a purchase at the store, picking up a large bag of popcorn. “Oh, look, I gotta get some. We gotta get it,” he remarked as he added the snack to his items.
When another shopper told him their mother had just bought the same popcorn, Trump asked if it was any good.
After hearing that it was highly recommended, Trump jokingly replied, “If it is, I’ll be sending for more, from Washington D.C., hopefully from the Oval Office.”
President @realDonaldTrump takes home popcorn from Sprankle’s Neighborhood Market 🍿 pic.twitter.com/Vpbqjb5U2W
— Margo Martin (@margommartin) September 23, 2024
Trump also engaged in a conversation with the store owner about the difficulties small businesses are facing due to inflation.
The owner explained how rising costs had negatively impacted sales, forcing them to get creative in how they used their store space.
“Every year we went up, except for the last three years because of this inflation,” the owner shared.
Trump acknowledged the challenge, responding, “Prices go up, yet your sales are down.”
The owner, thankful for his hardworking crew and family, described the situation as “brutal.”
Trump visits Sprankles neighborhood grocery store in Kittaning Pennsylvania pic.twitter.com/mIzWB7hFjY
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) September 24, 2024
Trump’s visit to the grocery store is part of his broader effort to connect with voters, particularly in Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state in the 2024 election.
Both Trump and his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, are heavily targeting Pennsylvania, along with other battleground states like Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Georgia.
Polling data reveals a close race in Pennsylvania.
A recent Spotlight PA/MassINC poll shows Harris with a five-point lead over Trump, but national polling from outlets like The New York Times indicates that Trump is gaining ground in other key states such as Georgia, North Carolina, and Arizona.
As the election nears, Trump’s outreach in swing states like Pennsylvania, where economic concerns are front and center, remains pivotal.
Both candidates are ramping up their efforts, knowing that visits like Trump’s stop in Kittanning could be crucial in determining the outcome of the 2024 election.
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