Donald Trump to visit Waco as the anniversary of the siege approaches

Former US President Donald Trump will hold a rally in the city on Saturday as the 30th anniversary of the Waco massacre approaches.

It is unknown why Waco was chosen as the meeting place.

According to local media, Trump has not explained why he chose Waco as the site of his rally. The Waco Tribune-Herald reported that Trump is expected to limit his appearance to the airport.

WHAT HAPPENED IN WACO?

Branch Davidian leader David Koresh had declared himself a modern prophet in Waco. The sect was resisting orders from the government.

On April 19, 1993, the chapel was raided by federal agents and tanks. The sect followers responded and a huge flame exploded, destroying the building.

At the end of siege, investigators reported 76 sect members dead - 18 of whom were later determined to have been killed by gunshots. Koresh, 33 at the time, was found with a gunshot to his forehead.

In all, 82 sect members, including 23 children, and four federal agents, died at Waco.

(Reuters)