Trump selected the store due to a violent attack on an employee, and plans to discuss consumer inflation during his visit.

This marks Trump's first campaign appearance since the criminal hush money trial began, making him the first former president in US history to stand trial.

Due to court appearances, Trump's movements and campaign activities are limited, with rallies and events planned for weekends and Wednesdays.

Former President Trump made a surprise visit to a store in Harlem, New York, where an altercation leading to a fatal stabbing had occurred in July 2022.

The clerk, Jose Alba, was charged with murder but the charges were later dropped due to self-defense claims.

In another incident in August 2022, an altercation between the store owner and a customer resulted in the customer's arrest.

Trump used this opportunity to amplify his campaign arguments despite being a criminal defendant.

Trump's campaign criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg before his arrival in New York for his handling of a past stabbing case, specifically mentioning the time the suspect spent in jail without bail.

Trump's appearance in New York affirms his intentions to campaign in his home state despite it being overwhelmingly Democratic.

In 2020, Biden received over 60% of the votes in the state, with even wider margins in New York City.

Trump believes he can still win New York in November and is considering holding rallies in the South Bronx, Queens, and even Madison Square Garden.

Trump's campaign advisor, Chris LaCivita, acknowledged that running campaigns in New York would be costly for the Trump team due to their current fundraising gap with Biden.

Despite Trump's belief that New Yorkers have become more open to voting for him since his loss in 2020 due to the city's struggles with housing migrants, LaCivita stated that Trump follows his own decisions and doesn't express his own opinions publicly.

Trump has expressed confidence in the campaign's chances in New York, which he considers important due to his past connections to the city.

Trump, a Republican, expressed surprise at potentially gaining support from Democrats in New York due to his close connection with the city.

He plans to campaign heavily there despite his ongoing trial, with top ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene predicting regret from Democrats.

Trump's presence continues to draw attention in New York, earning him the nickname "Papito Trump." The 2022 New York gubernatorial race saw a closer-than-usual margin for the Democratic nominee, Kathy Hochul, against Republican Lee Zeldin.

A passerby expressed excitement for the former president's arrival in the neighborhood.

Lesandra Carrion, a local resident, came out to see Trump despite not always agreeing with him.

She believed he speaks the truth and expressed concerns about the rising migrant population and strained city resources.

Carrion was dismissive of Trump's legal troubles and expressed faith in his ability to overcome them, viewing him as a truthful and divine figure.