Former President Donald Trump makes surprise campaign visit to Midtown construction site, talks with workers [Video]

MIDTOWN (WABC) — Former President Donald Trump made a surprise stop at a Midtown construction site Thursday morning ahead of his trial in Lower Manhattan.

President Trump shook hands with hundreds of workers chanting “USA, USA!” and “We Want Trump!”

Many of the Teamsters Union members wore red Trump hats along with their construction gear, and the former president signed many of them as he mingled for about 20 minutes at the site East 48th Street and Park Avenue.

Trump said construction workers have always been part of his base.

“I’ve built a lot of buildings with the teamsters. They like me a lot. It’s an amazing show of affection,” Trump said.

He complimented the construction workers on their progress.

“Look at that building,” Trump said, gazing up at a Midtown skyscraper under construction. “We’ve built a lot of great buildings in this city with these people. They’ve given me great support.”

Trump then headed to criminal …