Photos: Donald Trump rally

More than 9,000 people attended a rally at the CFE Arena in Orlando, Fla., for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, with many more turned away at the gates.

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March 6, 2016 8:20 AM PT

More than 9,000 people attend a Donald Trump rally in Orlando, Fla., with more turned away once the arena reached capacity.

Supporters cheer for Donald Trump, the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, at a rally in Orlando, Fla.

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Cary Rowsey, Pam Fisher and Mary Deeker bow their heads in prayer before the start of the Donald Trump rally in Orlando, Fla.

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Protesters are called out by Trump supporters during the rally at the University of Central Florida. The protesters were removed from the event.

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A man is led away by university police at a Donald Trump rally held at a University of Central Florida arena.

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12-year-old Michael Greider shows his support for Donald Trump.

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At the Saturday afternoon rally in Orlando, Donald Trump had supporters raise their hands and swear to vote for him.

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Some anti-Trump attendees got into the rally in Orlando, Fla. but many were removed. The “Drumpf” shirt refers to a campaign by “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver that brings up the family name originally used by Trump’s ancestors.

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“Everyone’s trying to figure out how to stop Trump,” the billionaire candidate marveled at the afternoon rally in Orlando, Fla.

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