Boats Sink At A Pro-Trump Rally On An Austin Lake

TOPLINE

A pro-Trump boat rally that expected to draw in thousands to an Austin lake Saturday ended with several boats sinking, according to the local sheriff’s office, which said it responded to multiple calls of boats in distress that were involved in the rally.

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Key background

The event’s Facebook page encouraged attendees to “really make a statement.” The event’s description read: “Boats of all shapes and sizes are encouraged to participate. Decorate your boats in patriotic colors and fly as many Trump flags as she can handle.” Pacey Chynow, who organized the event, told the Austin American-Statesman prior to the parade that she aimed to show President Trump has supporters in the “silent majority,” saying “my true motivation for doing this is that I have a child, and I am fighting for her. This is my way of saying this is the future that I want for her to inherit.” Other Trump boat rallies have taken place in states like Florida and New Jersey.

Further reading

Pro-Trump boats take on water during Lake Travis parade (Austin American-Statesman)

At Least 4 Boats Sink During ‘Trump Boat Parade’ in Texas (New York Times)