Former President Donald Trump visited Syracuse to rally support for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman. The event attracted around 5,000 attendees, including both supporters and protesters, with only a couple of arrests reported. Trump criticized Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James during his speech, referring to James in derogatory terms and focusing on issues like crime, illegal immigration, and rising energy prices. The rally aimed at energizing the Republican base ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, while also raising questions about its potential impact on voter sentiment among Democrats.