Dozens of attendees at a Donald Trump rally in North Carolina were left stranded after their vehicles were towed from a Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot. The rally, which was Trump’s first public campaign event since President Biden’s exit from the 2024 race and an assassination attempt on Trump, took place in Charlotte.
According to reports, attendees had received permission from the Dunkin’ Donuts manager to park in the lot during the rally. However, upon returning to their vehicles after the event, they discovered that tow trucks had removed their cars. Some attendees claimed that they were misled by the managers inside the Dunkin’ Donuts, who assured them they could park there.
In a surprising turn of events, those whose vehicles were towed had to pay a steep fee of $380 to the towing company in order to retrieve their cars. Some attendees expressed their shock and frustration at the situation, with one person describing it as “something very fishy” and unprecedented.
When confronted by attendees, the Dunkin’ Donuts employees allegedly locked the doors and refused to address the situation. This left many people, including a family who had traveled over two hours to attend the rally, feeling stranded and helpless.
The towing company, Gotcha Towing & Recovery, defended their actions by pointing to a sign warning about the removal of illegally parked cars. They also mentioned that the Dunkin’ Donuts manager had requested the removal of vehicles from the property. Despite multiple attempts to reach out for comments, both the towing company and Dunkin’ Donuts declined to provide any further information.
This incident has raised questions about the treatment of attendees at political events and the responsibilities of businesses when allowing parking on their premises. It serves as a reminder for individuals to always double-check parking permissions and be aware of any potential risks when attending large gatherings.
