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Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Video of People ‘Leaving Early' From Trump Rally Questioned
A viral video claiming to show attendees leaving early at a President Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Friday has sparked debate online. On multiple occasions in the past, people have posted videos to X, formerly Twitter, claiming to show people leaving Trump rallies early. But the latest video has come under scrutiny, even from the president's critics. Trump has long been known for his tendency to exaggerate crowd sizes at his rallies and public events, a pattern that dates back to his very first days in office. The video, shared by the left-leaning account Patriot Takes, shows a group of four people appearing to exit Trump's rally in Pennsylvania on Friday before it had concluded. However, viewers and commenters on social media quickly pointed out that the footage captures only a tiny fraction of the audience. "I can't stand him, but come on, it was like four people," X user Rick Dorris wrote. Several other observers suggested that the individuals might simply be stepping out for a restroom break or refreshments rather than leaving altogether. Other images and videos from the same rally depict large crowds, reinforcing the notion that the majority of attendees stayed throughout the event. There have, however, been instances of larger numbers of people leaving early from Trump rallies in the past. Last year, there were multiple reports and videos of noticeable early exits at various Trump events. In one instance, a video posted to X appeared to show a small group of people leaving a Trump rally in November 2024. Washington Examiner reporter Samantha-Jo Roth, who posted the video, wrote, "In case anyone is wondering, there are in fact people leaving Trump's rally early. To be fair, many of them have been here since the AM." The post accumulated over 22,000 views. The host of ABC News' If You're Listening show Matt Bevan also shared videos from a Trump rally in Detroit, which he posted on November 1. He wrote, "Went to a little event in Detroit. Despite Trump's claim that nobody leaves early, many people left early. From about 25 minutes into his speech, there was a steady stream." In the comments, he added, "I should note, everyone in the room had been there for two hours before he came on." He also wrote that Trump was scheduled to come on at 4:30 and came on at around 4:45, and "people started leaving about 5:10-5:15." Meanwhile, in October 2024, former Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign shared a video on Truth Social of a Trump rally in Michigan, showing one crowded section and a larger empty area, mocking him over crowd size. "Trump: No one else can fill this place up (The room is mostly empty)," the Harris campaign wrote. Throughout the 2024 presidential campaign, rally crowd sizes and attendance were a point of contention between Trump and Harris, with the Republican frequently boasting about his turnout and jabbing Harris' while the then vice president countered by highlighting people leaving his rallies or empty sections. In September, The New York Times analyzed six rallies in August, finding that both candidates drew similar audience sizes. The Times analysis also found that of those six rallies, Trump spoke four times as long as Harris, writing that the longer duration of his rallies could contribute to the higher number of people leaving early, as based on photographs. The former president previously addressed the comments that supporters were appearing to leave his rallies early. At an event with broadcaster Tucker Carlson in Glendale, Arizona, in October, Trump said, "They don't leave and they're really well-attended, we can't get places big enough." In September, Trump also said to a rally crowd in Walker, Michigan, "The people that you see leaving-because nobody ever leaves, and when they do, I finish up quick, believe me." One X user commented: "Even as a Trump hater, I think these kinds of posts are useless, as evidenced in Nov. 24. You couldn't find him filling any arena, yet he won. Focus on the issues themselves and don't let the chuds pretend they care about working class." The White House has not yet commented on the video. Related Articles Bono Sparks MAGA Backlash After Joe Rogan AppearanceTrump's Approval Rating Hits Second-Term Low With Most Accurate PollsterDonald Trump Says He's Potentially Stopping 'Nuclear War' Through TradeSteve Bannon Says Elon Musk and Scott Bessent Had 'Physical Confrontation' 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Buzz Feed
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Buzz Feed
High School Students Asked A GOP Representative Why Trump Is Orange And The Answer Has Everyone Absolutely Losing It
Ah, yes, the great American field trip. You don't realize it when you're that age, but it's truly one of the best parts of school. A group of high schoolers went to DC and were greeted by Republican Representative Brian Jack from Georgia. In a good ol' Q&A, one of them asked why Donald Trump was orange and Rep. Jack's answer to that is going viral: High school students at the Capitol: 'Why is [Trump] so orange?' GOP Rep. Brian Jack: 'Uh, that's, you know what, it's, it's, it's your perspective...' — PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) May 13, 2025 Twitter: @patriottakes "Uh, that's, you know what, it's, it's, it's your perspective. It isn't certainly mine, I just think he has a great tan," he said. A really great tan, indeed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Social Media Erupts Over Trump's Dismissal Of Mike Waltz
Donald Trump'sdismissal of former National Security AdviserMike Waltz on Thursday was immediately felt on social media. Waltz's departure from the Trump administration comes weeks after The Atlantic reported that he accidentally added a journalist to a group chat in which highly sensitive national security matters were discussed. Trump saidno one would be fired for the incident, but other media outlets soon learned of other potential security leaks. Naturally, there was snark to spare on social media after Waltz's dismissal. Mike Waltz has left the chat. — Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) May 1, 2025 Mike Waltz in 2021, fired today by Trump. — Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) May 1, 2025 How exactly does one celebrate Trump Fires Mike Waltz Day? — Jen🟦🟧 (@JenTusch) May 1, 2025 Earlier this morning, Mike Waltz retweeted a White House hype video that named him as part of Trump's 'dream team.'He was just fired. — PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) May 1, 2025 Mike Waltz refused to shake my hand and now he's fired. # — Jason Selvig (@jasonselvig) May 1, 2025 Ironically, the announcement that Waltz was leaving the Trump administration came just hours after he appeared on Fox News to heap praise on the much-beleaguered secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth. Mike Waltz was on Fox & Friends just hours before his firing slathering praise on Trump and Pete Hegseth — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 1, 2025 Mike Waltz has been fired. This is basically an admission by the White House that a breach occurred. Pete Hegseth must be next. — Skyler Johnson (@SkylerforNY) May 1, 2025 Trump on Mike Waltz a month ago: 'That man is a very good man and he will continue to do a good job.'Today, Trump fired — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) May 1, 2025 Mike Waltz is up his House seat for 100 days in Trump world. — That Gay Guy Candle Co. (@gayguycandleco) May 1, 2025 Mike Waltz did all that ass-kissing during Trump's cabinet meeting yesterday just to get fired a day later. — Alex Cole (@acnewsitics) May 1, 2025 Michael Waltz Is Leaving The Trump Administration Following War Plan Group Text Fiasco Mike Waltz's Team Used Signal To Discuss At Least 20 Crises: Report National Security Adviser Mike Waltz Used Gmail For Government Work: Report Mike Waltz Suggests Journalist May Have Intentionally Infiltrated 'War Plans' Group Text
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
"HAHAHAHA!": Marjorie Taylor Greene Accidentally Defies Trump With A Hilarious Self-Own
Namely, referring to the body of water that President Donald Trump has controversially decreed shall now be called the 'Gulf of America' by its name of hundreds of years, the Gulf of Mexico. Greene's gaffe came on the Elon Musk-owned platform X, formerly Twitter, when she hyped the upcoming presentation of her bill, the Gulf of America Act, which she hopes will 'codify President Trump's executive order' renaming the water. 'Mexican cartels currently use the Gulf of Mexico to traffic humans, drugs, weapons, and God knows what else while the Mexican government allows them to do it,' the firebrand lawmaker alleged, using the Trump-banned name. 'The rightful name is the Gulf of America and it's what the entire world should call it,' she added. See the post here: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA.) drew mockery on Tuesday for accidentally doing one thing she claims to be furiously against. Greene later edited her post so that the second paragraph just referenced 'the Gulf' rather than her original 'Gulf of Mexico' line, which would have betrayed Trump's demand. But the original post remained online, archived. And the internet didn't forget. And some critics suggested there were more pressing issues at hand. @PatriotTakes @ADemCalledAlice Twitter: @_LostTribes_ This article originally appeared on HuffPost.
Buzz Feed
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Buzz Feed
"HAHAHAHA!": Marjorie Taylor Greene Accidentally Defies Trump With A Hilarious Self-Own
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA.) drew mockery on Tuesday for accidentally doing one thing she claims to be furiously against. Namely, referring to the body of water that President Donald Trump has controversially decreed shall now be called the 'Gulf of America' by its name of hundreds of years, the Gulf of Mexico. Greene's gaffe came on the Elon Musk-owned platform X, formerly Twitter, when she hyped the upcoming presentation of her bill, the Gulf of America Act, which she hopes will 'codify President Trump's executive order' renaming the water. 'Mexican cartels currently use the Gulf of Mexico to traffic humans, drugs, weapons, and God knows what else while the Mexican government allows them to do it,' the firebrand lawmaker alleged, using the Trump-banned name. 'The rightful name is the Gulf of America and it's what the entire world should call it,' she added. See the post here: X Greene later edited her post so that the second paragraph just referenced 'the Gulf' rather than her original 'Gulf of Mexico' line, which would have betrayed Trump's demand. But the original post remained online, archived. And the internet didn't forget. Oops, Marjorie Taylor Greene just tweeted 'Gulf of Mexico' — PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) March 25, 2025 @PatriotTakes You edited this because you called it by its actual name 'Gulf of Mexico' — Faketriots Watch (@Faketriots) March 26, 2025 @faketriots Marjorie Taylor Greene currently use Gulf of Mexico ? — Alice Williams (@aDemCalledAlice) March 26, 2025 @ADemCalledAlice That's adorable, you can focus on this while adults handle actual issues. — Katerina Bartokovsky (@KBartikovsky913) March 25, 2025 For the love of all that is good, can we actually work on Bills that are meaningful? This is not meaningful legislation, its a waste of time. Represent us in real issues. Congress is worthless, even most of the "MAGA" people. — Jeremy L (@_LostTribes_) March 25, 2025 Twitter: @_LostTribes_ By renaming the gulf, you are making it harder to traffic drugs and people as the traffickers will no longer be able to identify the water way they were previously using for trafficking. This is brilliant!! Change the name and the geopolitically illiterate cease to operate! — Migr8Me (@Migr8Me) March 25, 2025 Stop clowning Marge and do something that actually benefits Americans. — Alien Must (@BlaineDetails) March 25, 2025 Mexican cartels don't care about the name of the Gulf. And neither do your constituents. — Shawn's Perspective (@Shawns_Values) March 25, 2025 Sorry. Not important. — Kevin Kervick (@KevinKervick) March 25, 2025 — Skip Solis 🇺🇸 (@s_solis44) March 25, 2025
