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The crowd size was indicative of the enthusiasm Trump has garnered, even as he has made headlines for his comments about Megyn Kelly, illegal immigration, and Arizona Sen. John McCain. Fans lined up hours before the event started to ensure they were in the stadium when he spoke.

“I love Donald Trump and I don’t care what they say about him,” Donna Raustler, of Mobile, Alabama, said while waiting in line. “He’s honest and we need a businessman to finally run the United States instead of a politician.”

ABC News' Tom Llamas and Chris Donato contributed reporting.

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