US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has cancelled a campaign rally in Wilmington, North Carolina, because of an incoming storm, but told the crowd he would return at a later date.
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Trump told the crowd to leave immediately because of safety concerns as lightning flashed at the rally site.
"I'm devastated that this could happen but we want to keep everybody safe," Trump said, his voice relayed to loudspeakers at the outdoor rally at an airport in the presidential battleground state.
The former president was calling in from his private jet about 30 minutes before he was set to take the stage.
The event was due to take place after the first week of his hush money trial in New York.
Australian Associated Press
