Eleven Trump Rally Attendees Transported to Hospital Due to Arizona Heat
Phoenix, AZ
– Eleven people were transported to the hospital after attending a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Arizona on Saturday, July 23, 2022, amid scorching heat. Temperatures soared to 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 degrees Celsius) at the outdoor event held at the Fountain Park of Dreams in Surprise, Arizona. Attendees were seen fainting and experiencing heat exhaustion, prompting medical personnel to intervene. According to the Surprise Fire-Medical Department, nine people were transported to a nearby hospital, while two others were taken to a burn center. All patients were reported to be in stable condition. The rally, which drew thousands of supporters, featured a speech by Trump. Attendees were advised to bring water and sunscreen, and the event organizers provided cooling stations. However, some people reportedly waited in line for hours under the sun to enter the venue. Health officials have warned about the dangers of heat exhaustion and heatstroke during extreme heat. Symptoms include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and confusion. If left untreated, heat-related illnesses can lead to serious health consequences. The hospitalizations come as Arizona grapples with a deadly heat wave. On Saturday, the state recorded a high of 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius) in Phoenix, breaking a 36-year-old record. Experts are urging people to take precautions during hot weather, such as staying hydrated, avoiding strenuous activity, and seeking shade whenever possible.Eleven attendees of a recent Donald Trump rally in Arizona were hospitalized due to heat-related illnesses. The rally, which was held outdoors in Phoenix on July 22, took place during a heat wave with temperatures reaching 115 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the Phoenix Fire Department, the attendees who were hospitalized experienced symptoms such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and dehydration. All of the attendees were treated and released from the hospital. The Trump campaign has not commented on the incident. However, some critics have accused the campaign of being reckless for holding a rally in such extreme heat. “It’s clear that the Trump campaign put the health of their supporters at risk by holding a rally in this heat,” said Dr. Rebecca Katz, a professor of global health at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. “This is a preventable tragedy.” The incident is a reminder of the dangers of heat-related illnesses, especially during the summer months. It is important to stay hydrated and avoid spending extended periods of time outdoors in extreme heat.
