At Monday's rally in support of former President Donald Trump at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, state Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said it was "a historic moment for Indiana County, regardless of your party affiliation," calling it "a moment that will live on for generations." It was the first time Indiana County had hosted a presidential candidate since John F. Kennedy visited in 1960 -- and it was under the shadow of a tragedy the last time Trump was in the region, on July 13 in Butler County.
Indeed, as Indiana County District Attorney Robert F. Manzi Jr. said in a statement issued Tuesday, "the event drew thousands from across our county and the commonwealth.
" And, as he also pointed out, "even before there was a public announcement that former President Donald Trump would stop in our county, many people across our county, state and country began the monumental task of preparing to host a safe event." On Tuesday, Manzi felt compelled to "take a moment to publicly thank all of those who were a part of the efforts to host a safe event that those who chose to attend could enjoy," saying so many people were involved "that I couldn’t even begin to thank them all individually." However, Manzi certainly tried: "First, I want to thank each and every member of our local, state and federal law enforcement, emergency medical services, 911 dispatch, and emergency response teams.
These men and women spent countless hours working together to create .