Trump spoke outside, between the Tupelo Regional Airport terminal runway and the runway, on a cold day. He called his Republican counterpart, “a very special, particular woman who is going to perform a special task.” Trump also said that Hyde-Smith was “respected by all” in Washington. Trump held rallies at Tupelo Regional Airport terminal and Biloxi on Monday in support of Hyde Smith as Espy. This is due in part to the controversial comments Hyde Smith made during his campaign. Hyde-Smith made a Tupelo stop in October and stated that she would support a supporter. The next day, Hyde Smith spoke out in support of suppressing “liberal votes” at other state schools. Hyde-Smith eventually admitted that she was only laughing and later apologized. Trump went to Mississippi for a second rally after his stop in Tupelo. Trump, well-known for his incendiary remarks, attacked the media at the rallies and promoted the economy. He also pledged to protect the country against illegal immigration. The crowd of about 5,000 chanted “Build the Wall” in Tupelo, as if they were on cue. On a sunny, breezy day, the crowd started to gather at the airport around noon. The plane, which was not the standard-sized plane due to the Tupelo airport’s size, oohed and taxied to an abrupt stop in front of the crowd. Trump and Hyde Smith disembarked from Air Force 1 together, which is the designation for the plane that the president uses. As Lee Greenwood’s “Proudly to be an American” blared from the speakers, it oohed. After Trump’s 45-minute speech, the sun was setting and temperatures were dropping. On the necessity to elect Hyde Smith, he stated that “We need every Republican vote in the United States Senate” to defend tax cuts and deregulation and 2nd Amendment rights. He also added, “Now, you have a president who stands up for America and loves your country.” All of us love our country. We stand up for your values. We stand up for Mississippi and proudly support our National Anthem.” Espy called Hyde-Smith “Cindy’s far left enemy.” How does he fit in Mississippi?” Espy was the first African American to be elected to the U.S House since 1986. Hyde-Smith was appointed by Gov. Phil Bryant will replace Sen. Thad Colchran, who has stepped down due to health reasons. Both are in the runoff since neither received a majority vote during the Nov. 6th first election. In Tuesday’s election, the winner will be either the first African American or woman elected to the Senate from Mississippi. Espy, who was campaigning in Ridgeland Monday, said that Trump’s visits would not stop him from pursuing his goals. “Mississippi First means that I value Mississippi above all else, including party, persons and everyone. Trump interrupted his speech to Hyde-Smith in order to address the crowd at Tupelo, Biloxi and Tupelo. “I will stand up for your conservative values. She stated that this is what will be on the ballot tomorrow. Austin Johnson from Fulton, in a Trump cap, stated that he didn’t know much about Hyde Smith, the former Brookhaven state senator, but had intended to vote for her. He said that Trump is a good person and doesn’t take anything from anyone. Kathryn Rhea, from Fulton, stated that Trump was her favorite Trump fan but more so a fan of the office. She brought her children, Charles, 5 and Clayton 7, with him to Tupelo for the first time since Franklin Roosevelt visited in the 1930s. Trump acknowledged Tupelo’s favorite native son, Elvis Presley. He said that he was a “young man” because of his blond hair. To support this important work, you can make a regular donation to us today as we celebrate our Spring Member Drive.