Politics & Government
New Trump Caravan Will Head Across Long Island Thursday
"This election is not done, not by a long shot," said Mattituck's Vin Tirelli, who is organizing a Trump caravan Thursday.
LONG ISLAND, NY — The organizer of a number of Trump caravans on the North Fork and East End is heading west Thursday.
Vinny Tirelli said he and Tommy McCaffery have plans for participants to meet in Riverhead and ride out to Bellmore, where the group will join Shawn Farash.
Farash, 29, of West Babylon, has organized prior caravans, including a Trump parade on the North Fork and a Montauk event that drew thousands across Long Island. His events have received shout-outs from President Donald Trump.
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"We need to rally. I need to rally," Tirelli said. "I haven’t seen but a few flags flying since Election Day. This makes me sad. This election is not done, not by a long shot. President Trump is still our president. I want you all to bring whatever you have tomorrow."
The group will meet at the old Walmart lot in Riverhead, located at 795 Old Country Rd., with the rally set to begin at 1:30 p.m. The group will set off for Bellmore at 2:30 p.m. "The Patriots there are one of a kind," Tirelli said. "The entire Loud Majority crew will be there, including 'Captain Deplorable' (Farash) himself. East meets west, folks. They came to us, we're going to them."
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After the election, Tirelli said, he is "more jacked up than ever. Bring your A-game, North Fork. Bellmore is waiting."
The event comes just days after a group of supporters of President-elect Joe Biden gathered in Southampton.
The "Boogie for Biden — Impromptu Dance Party To Celebrate Our Win!" was hosted by Lisa Votino. Those in attendance carried flags and banners and spoke about what the news of Biden's projected victory meant to them.
Democrats on Long Island celebrated Saturday after unofficial election results in Pennsylvania put Biden over the 270 electoral votes required to win the presidency.
Supporters of President Donald Trump, however, resolved to rally after an election they say was unfair. Trump has sought to cast doubt on the voting process by suggesting widespread fraud.
Farash organized a new rally Sunday. "MAGA-Gras VII: Stop the Steal," headed from East Northport to Hauppauge.
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