Former President Donald Trump held his first post-debate rally in Tucson, Arizona, last week at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, according to a local broadcaster News4.
While the rally drew a large crowd of enthusiastic Trump supporters, the event took a mysterious turn after it ended. About 20 attendees, mostly members of the group “Latinos for Trump” who had been on stage, suffered mysterious eye injuries and symptoms such as swelling and dizziness.
The group sitting on the side of the stage where Trump entered the stage reported feeling unwell shortly after the rally ended.
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Mysterious case of illness at Trump rally
Among those affected were Pastor Eli Moreno, who opened the rally with a prayer, and his wife Francesca Moreno. While Pastor Moreno reported mild symptoms, his wife suffered from much more severe symptoms.
On the drive home, Ms. Moreno’s nose began to run, her vision blurred, and her face swelled. They stopped at a Walgreens, where they met another protester with similar problems. Ms. Moreno later sought medical attention, and five days after the rally, she was just beginning to recover.
Another attendee, Mayra Rodriguez, also became ill about 30 minutes after leaving the event. She suffered from burning eyes and a severe headache and eventually required emergency medical treatment. At the hospital, doctors told her she had suffered a chemical burn. Days later, Rodriguez was still struggling with blurred vision and sensitivity to light.
Many other rally attendees told similar stories to the Arizona Globe, describing symptoms such as severe eye pain, facial swelling and blurred vision that began about 30 minutes after the rally. Some attendees tried to ease the burning with home remedies such as milk, while others went to the emergency room.
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One participant reported that hospital staff told him that several patients from the rally had been admitted with similar complaints.
Danielle Alvarez, senior adviser to the Trump campaign, confirmed the situation and assured: “The Trump campaign has been gathering intelligence. We remain committed to the countless patriots who attend our high-energy and impactful rallies across the country.”
