Donald Trump prepares to host Waco rally during anniversary of deadly central Texas siege.
A Trump presidential campaign spokesman said they chose Waco due to its central location, not for any larger symbolic meaning.
Trump swept into office riding a populist wave in part by pledging to"drain the swamp," lambasting agencies from the FBI and CIA to the Center for Disease Control and U.S. Postal Service as illegitimate and corrupt. His disparagement of the government, and the acts of Jan.
The FBI raided the compound again on April 19, flooding the building with tear gas for more than five hours while the Branch Davidians fired at agents. A fire broke out inside the compound following the attack, and the Branch Davidians were heard shooting. More than 70 people, including 25 children, died — some from gunshot wounds and others from the fire.
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