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Donald Trump in Waukesha: 10 Tweets that Tell the Story from Wednesday

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump stoked the faithful Wednesday night, speaking before about 1,600 people.

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WAUKESHA -- Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump stoked the faithful Wednesday night, speaking before about 1,600 at the Waukesha County Expo Center.

Trump spoke for approximately 40-45 minutes after arriving about an hour behind schedule on a day which also included an afternoon speech in Iowa.

Trump characterized her opponent Hillary Clinton as an untrustyworthy rival, emphasizing the phrase "follow the money" when highlighting numerous incidences of scandal and malfeasance in her lengthy political career.

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Tommy Thompson, Rudy Giuliani, David Clarke were among the warm-up speakers Wednesday. Also speaking before Trump were former US Sen. Bob Kasten and Waukesha County Exec. Paul Farrow.

Here are the top 10 tweets from Twitter Wednesday night that tell the story of Trump's visit:

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#10: Long Lines: Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the Waukesha County Expo Center before the big event. Trump went on an hour later than scheduled, and some waited as long as five hours to see the Republican presidential candidate.

#9: Trump to African-Americans: 'Why not?' Trump slammed Clinton, claiming she would "do nothing for African-Americans if she were elected." Trump explained that many African-Americans had nothing to lose by voting for Trump.

#8: Small number of protesters gathered outside. Three protesters were peacefully escorted from the campaign rally - and not arrested. A small number of protesters showed their disapproval of Trump outside the Expo Center.

#7: The Sheriff Makes a Speech, Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke lends his star to the evening's event. Clarke, who also spoke at the GOP Convention this summer, delivered some remarkable remarks Wednesday night:

#6: Huge Crowds inside the Waukesha County Expo Center. Approximately 1,600 people crammed into the Expo Center to see their candidate in action. Hundreds more were not able to make it inside.

#5 Trump takes the stage in Waukesha.

#4 Animal Rights protester interrupts Trump during his speech Wednesday night:

#3 Rudy Giuliani warms up the crowd in Waukesha

#2 One Trump supporter doesn't hold anything back

#1 Trump Thanks Waukesha After Visit:

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